Training Coordinator

Training Coordinator

Seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Training Coordinator to develop, organize, and improve employee training processes within a fast-paced bakery manufacturing environment. This position focuses on streamlining new hire training, maintaining accurate training documentation, and ensuring production employees are properly trained on operational procedures. Approximately 80% of the role will be spent on the production floor. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, learning all production positions, and providing hands-on training to employees.

Required Skills

• Experience in employee training, onboarding, or production operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency and ability to maintain accurate training records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop, document, and improve training procedures.
• Comfortable working directly on a production floor approximately 80% of the time.
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform all production positions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stack boxes up to 7 feet high.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedules based on production needs.

Job Description

• Develop and implement standardized training processes and procedures for bakery production employees.
• Coordinate and streamline onboarding and training programs for new hires.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance to employees on the production floor.
• Learn all production positions to effectively demonstrate tasks and train employees.
• Maintain, organize, and update employee training files and documentation.
• Monitor training progress and identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness.
• Partner with production supervisors to identify training needs and address skill gaps.
• Ensure employees understand production procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to employee training and operational efficiency.
• Support production activities as needed to maintain familiarity with daily operations.
• Report directly to the Production Supervisor.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience as a Training Coordinator, Production Trainer, Manufacturing Trainer, or Lead Production Associate.
• Experience in food manufacturing, bakery production, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and onboarding programs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing safety, quality, and production standards.
• Experience maintaining training records using Microsoft Office or similar systems.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional training or education in manufacturing, operations, or employee development is a plus.

Benefits: (employee contribution) Health insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Life insurance Retirement plan All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.