Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

The Trainer works with operations managers, Supervisors, production assistants, and associates. Constantly improves the long-term capabilities of the area to which he/she is assigned. The ideal candidate will measure production quality and quantity and applies learning tools to improve both

Job Description

• Maintains expert-level knowledge in at least two production departments; evaluates and improves processes within work areas.
• Refines learning tools and techniques
• Assists in measuring the effectiveness of learning.
• Measures the impact of his/her development efforts.
• Improves associates' job-related skills; develops, maintains, and applies to learn tools (methods, checklists, and skill-building agreements) to encourage associate development
• Identifies areas for associate cross-training and support and implements the\ training to support the objective
• Supports the updating of SOPs and SOP certification of associates and managers.
• Assists in driving the success of peak and non-peak training plans.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook
• High School diploma or GED
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable talking in front of a group as well as one-on-one with an individual
• Able to give and receive feedback effectively
• Can drive understanding (i.e. using visual aids, able to recognize when a group or individual is lost and needs more attention)
• Ability to follow up
• Proven people skills
• Works hard for the success of others, constantly remains "customer-obsessed"
• Is an active listener
• Is a technical expert
• Demonstrated ability to consistently function at 100% of expectations
• Understands upstream and downstream variances
• Prior training, teaching or presentation experience

Physical Demands

• Occasional overhead reaching and lifting required
• Must be able to carry up to 35 pounds consistently

Typical Working Conditions

• May work around equipment, such as conveyors and rolling stock, which could contain hazards. Other exposures found in a distribution center such as high level of noise and dust may exist for this position.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays and tuition reimbursement.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe thatD&I isa key enabler to aculturethat empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment

• Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents
• Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce
• Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work