Plant Training Coordinator

Summary Description

Reporting to the Regional Manager, HR, the Plant Training Coordinator oversees training in Operations, Quality, and technical roles. They ensure new employees complete induction requirements and current employees complete cross-training and process change training, working closely with supervisors and managers. The coordinator collaborates with the HR Business Partner and Plant Leadership to maintain accurate training materials and aligns the plant's training plan with Refresco NA’s.

They also stay updated on local and state training programs and incentives.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
• Adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Develop, plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate training activities focused on job competence and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with site technical experts in operations, maintenance, and other technical functions to ensure effective training outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for plant employees, leadership, third parties, and during site audits for training requests and issues.
• Ensure proper use of the Learning Management System (Alchemy) to track and manage training. Accurately record training registers, certificates, and test/authorization results.
• Maintain training records for all employees including agency staff.
• Coordinate and schedules training together with plant leadership, plant HR Business Partner, Supervisors and Line Leads.
• Proactively develop, document, and maintain plant-specific SOPs, ensuring they are shared with all levels of plant leadership.
• Work closely with corporate training manager (dotted line relationship) for guidance, coaching, and input on objectives.
• Collaborate with the corporate training manager and peers to determine where to focus specialized efforts in order to share expertise and resources across sites.
• Build a network within Refresco NA Operations and HR focused on training initiatives.
• Support department and line managers in identifying training gaps and assist in scheduling relevant training.
• Work within the constraints of the plant and Refresco NA budget for training.
• Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of knowledge, skills, and techniques into employee work behaviors and processes. Ensure standardization of departmental training representatives/facilitators.
• Document training procedures.
• Prepare and distribute training aids, instructional materials, handouts, evaluation forms and visual aids.
• Identify, apply for, and leverage State and Local training grants.
• Collaborate with local technical schools to meet training needs.
• Ability to actively seek grant opportunities.

• Experience in high-speed food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point, experience with Alchemy and/or other training system a plus.
• Demonstrated training experience in a production environment combined with strong project management skills.
• Strong project management skills, understands continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Strong team player able to work across multiple functions.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
• Ability to work under deadline pressures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Communication Skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills for delivering training, collaborating with teams, and conveying complex information clearly.
• Technical Knowledge - Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to ensure relevant and effective training content.
• Leadership and Facilitation - Ability to lead training sessions and engage participants, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Collaboration - Strong teamwork skills to work with various departments (HR, Operations, Technical) and external partners (technical schools, grant agencies).
• Organizational Skills - Ability to manage multiple training initiatives, track progress, and maintain detailed records.
• Problem-Solving - Assess training needs, identify gaps, and develop solutions to improve employee competence and performance.
• Adaptability - Flexibility to adjust training programs and approaches based on changing plant needs, technology, or regulatory requirements.
• Project Management - Plan, organize, and execute training projects, ensuring they are completed within time and budget constraints.

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred.
• 1-5 years of relevant work experience in training and/or Human Resources in a manufacturing environment.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required.
• Work Environment:
  Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing…