Plant Training Coordinator - Modesto

Job Overview

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 align 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 standards such as SQF.
• Develop, plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate training activities focused on job competence and continuous improvement.
• 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 schedule training with plant leadership, Plant HR Business Partner, supervisors, and line leads.
• Proactively develop, document, and maintain plant‑specific SOPs and share them with all levels of plant leadership.
• Work closely with the corporate training manager (dotted line relationship) for guidance and coaching.
• Collaborate with the corporate training manager and peers to determine focus areas and share 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 scheduling relevant training.
• Work within the plant and Refresco NA budget constraints for training.
• Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of knowledge, skills, and techniques into employee work behaviors and processes.
• Document training procedures and prepare/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.
• Actively seek grant opportunities.

• Experience in high‑speed food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP, PowerPoint, and experience with Alchemy or other training systems.
• Demonstrated training experience in a production environment combined with strong project management skills.
• Understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Strong team player able to work across multiple functions.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills; results oriented.
• Ability to work under deadline pressures.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
• Leadership and facilitation ability to lead training sessions and engage participants.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple training initiatives and maintain detailed records.

• 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, afternoons, evenings, overnight, and holidays may be required.
• Environment: fast‑paced production plant with moving parts; noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures may be hot or cold.

Stand or sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (rare); lift up to 50 lbs.; carry weight; walk; drive; climb stairs/ladders or maintain balance. Requires strong attention to detail and mental focus under pressure.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Vacation days and paid sick time.
• Well‑being benefits.
• Discount and total reward programs.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.