Production trainer vs trainer

The differences between production trainers and trainers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a production trainer and a trainer. Additionally, a trainer has an average salary of $47,574, which is higher than the $40,519 average annual salary of a production trainer.

The top three skills for a production trainer include production floor, safety procedures and production equipment. The most important skills for a trainer are PET, training programs, and leadership.

Production trainer vs trainer overview

	Production Trainer	Trainer
Yearly salary	$40,519	$47,574
Hourly rate	$19.48	$22.87
Growth rate	8%	8%
Number of jobs	79,407	40,650
Job satisfaction	5	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	4	4

What does a production trainer do?

Production trainers have production knowledge, skills in written and oral communication, as well as the ability to communicate and understand procedural instructions and safety issues. Those who choose this career path will be expected to train production and assembly workers both at workstations and in classrooms, as well as assist in developing new methods of training.

What does a trainer do?

A trainer is responsible for instilling knowledge and process techniques for a specific business role. Duties of a trainer include facilitating engaging classes, identifying areas of improvement and opportunities for the learner, evaluating skills and attending to the learner's challenges, organizing training materials and scheduling training sessions, and submitting timely reports to the management on progress. Trainers are required to have excellent public communication skills and extensive product knowledge to provide effective learning methodologies and maintain strategic project management.

Production trainer vs trainer salary

Production trainers and trainers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Production Trainer	Trainer
Average salary	$40,519	$47,574
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $53,000	Between $30,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between production trainer and trainer education

There are a few differences between a production trainer and a trainer in terms of educational background:

	Production Trainer	Trainer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Production trainer vs trainer demographics

Here are the differences between production trainers' and trainers' demographics:

	Production Trainer	Trainer
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 51.4% Female, 48.6%	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 6.4% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 5.8% White, 59.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between production trainer and trainer duties and responsibilities

Production trainer example responsibilities.

Utilize MRP system to monitor and manage raw material and finish goods inventory.
Conduct periodical audits to insure paperwork is FDA compliant.
Train CNC operators to operate CNC machines and inspect parts post machining.
Conduct several Kaizen events that are successful in modernizing the way production are done.
Operate and maintain a Multicam CNC router table that is used to route out the signs.
Implement safety programs and conduct safety team audits to ensure plant compliance with company and OSHA requirements.

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Trainer example responsibilities.

Manage orders through the drive-thru.
Instruct representatives on how to maximize functionality of relational database to effectively manage their sales territories and expenses.
Process customer drive-thru orders and run the different stations to prepare food.
Demonstrate complete knowledge of all GMP's and other applicable standards.
Validate and process in approve batches suitable for consumption with regulatory requirements for FDA approval.
Train production operators and personnel in alignment with GMP concepts/methodology.

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Production trainer vs trainer skills

Common production trainer skills

Production Floor, 17%
Safety Procedures, 13%
Production Equipment, 10%
Continuous Improvement, 10%
Training Programs, 6%
Sops, 5%

Common trainer skills

PET, 23%
Training Programs, 19%
Leadership, 15%
Bonds, 10%
Training Sessions, 3%
PowerPoint, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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