Production Training Coordinator

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UPM Adhesive Materials is looking for a Production Training Coordinator in Mills Riv er , North Carolina who will coordinate the training of employees and help support employee experience.


Greetings from your future manager

"Hello, the UPM Adhesive Materials Mills River facility is searching for a Trainer (Finishing and Coating). This role requires an energetic, congenial, systematic problem-solver and enthusiastic advisor. In this role, you will be providing continuous improvement & process training to the employees in your respective department. You will be required to energize and develop everyone with whom you are in contact, be a team player, and have the ability to unite teams towards a common objective. This is also an opportunity to develop yourself professionally within this role in our facility. If you feel this is a fit for you, please apply. If you have any questions, feel free to contact, Chris Raper or Phil Matt." - Chris Raper, Manager, Process and Technology Development; or Phil Matt, Operations Manager.

What you will do:

• Promote, act, and support behaviors consistent with our safety principles

• Aid in the development of training plans, stations, and TWI documentation
  Support training and development of existing employees and new hires

• Mentor and lead developing employees

• Be responsible for continuous improvement of training programs

• Actively participate & development in the departmental tiered meetings

• Lead and ensure projects are run with a systematic approach

• Advocate & support the Continuously improvement culture including Situational Leadership, Leadership Walks, Human Factors, and problem solving

• Perform all duties consistent with the Roles and Responsibilities defined in the company's standards and guidelines

• Invest in own development

Who you are:

• You are a self-motivated leader who enjoys developing others

• You have strong manufacturing/process knowledge and an aptitude for teaching and coaching

• You are organized, collaborative, and able to systematically solve problems

• You communicate well and can engage employees at all levels

• 3 years of relevant manufacturing, training, or leadership experience preferred; no education requirement

This is what we offer for you:

• A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils'. Our work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community - Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

• Comprehensive benefit package: UPM's benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

Additional information

Location: Mills River, North Carolina


To apply, please submit your resume by June 5, 2026 . Please note that we are going through the applications already during the application period, and you may be contacted already before the application deadline.


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Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.


This job description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.


UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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