This position will lead training of Axalta Technical staff, distributor Technical Representatives and end-user Painters for new and existing products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the annual national training schedule.
- Deliver technical training for new and existing Axalta refinish products and systems.
- Contribute to creation and revision of training materials as required
- Develop new processes and application methods tailored to specific customer requirements
- Promote 100% usage of Axalta-branded paint and nonpaint products.
- Manage and develop a team of technical trainers/technicians, ensuring high-quality delivery and performance.
- Ensure successful planning and execution of OEM demonstrations, including preparation, application processes, and customer engagement.
- Provide technical support to customers, bodyshops, and sales teams.
- Support product launches and gather market feedback for refinement.
- Ensure training activities comply with workplace health & safety requirements.
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need
- Trade-qualified spray painter with 7+ years recent, hands-on experience.
- Experience implementing processes in a bodyshop environment.
- Proven ability to train and facilitate sessions for small and large groups.
- Strong computer proficiency (PowerPoint, email, interactive training sites).
- Excellent communication and time management abilities.
- Solid knowledge of workplace health & safety.
- Experience managing or coaching technical staff is an advantage.
- Ability to adapt processes to local market conditions and customer needs.
Our Company
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers products whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
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