Manufacturing Training & Documentation - Industrial Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Training & Documentation consultant to utilize their Industrial Engineer experience to support the development and standardization of training materials across manufacturing and warehouse operations. This individual will spend significant time on the production and warehouse floor observing processes, engaging operators and subject-matter experts, and translating current and improved processes into clear, practical training documentation. The primary focus will be creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Work, Job Instructions, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) materials that improve employee training, process consistency, quality, safety, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines strong technical writing and training-development skills with practical manufacturing experience and an understanding of Lean/Continuous Improvement principles. KEY COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate should demonstrate: Strong floor presence and comfort working directly within manufacturing and warehouse environments. Ability to ask effective questions and extract process knowledge from experienced operators and technical experts. Strong organizational and project-management skills. Attention to detail and document accuracy. Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously. Effective communication across hourly employees, supervisors, engineers, and management. Continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to recognize opportunities while documenting processes. Practical approach to documentation-materials must be usable on the floor, not simply administratively complete. Primary Deliverables Success in this assignment will be measured by the ability to: Develop and/or update prioritized manufacturing and warehouse SOPs and OJT materials. Establish consistent templates and standards for site training documentation. Create visual, easy-to-follow work instructions for critical operational processes. Establish training and qualification matrices for applicable departments. Reduce reliance on tribal knowledge by converting operator knowledge into documented standard processes. Improve new-hire training effectiveness and time to competency. Identify and document process-improvement opportunities discovered during process observation. Establish a sustainable documentation and revision-control process that can be maintained by the site after completion of the assignment.