Training Coordinator

Winpak; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Travel coverage

Disability coverage

Life insurance (AD&D)

Tuition assistance program

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Winpak seeks a Training Coordinator based in Winnipeg, Manitoba to join the Operational Excellence Department. This role leads training programs, coordinates systems, and develops engaging content to build a skilled workforce aligned with business goals.

Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, you will create effective learning experiences, support hands-on training, and continuously improve onboarding and safety practices across manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years coordinating or delivering training in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) to create materials.
• 2+ years of effective communication with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging training materials for classroom and shop floor environments, including lesson plans, SOPs, user guides, and visual aids.
• Deliver hands-on training sessions to support learning, skill development, and operational excellence.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires to ensure a strong start.

Skills

Training coordination

MS Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Group training

Instructional design

Education

CACE program

Relevant degree

Tools

LMS

Job description

Winpak is seeking a Training Coordinator based in Winnipeg, Manitoba to join our Operational Excellence Department.

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Training Coordinator to lead and enhance our training programs. Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, this role plays a key part in building a skilled, knowledgeable, and high-performing workforce by coordinating training systems, creating engaging learning content, and supporting hands-on training initiatives. Working closely with operations and leadership teams, the Training Coordinator will help ensure training is delivered consistently, effectively, and in alignment with business goals. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining administrative coordination, instructional design, and direct employee development to make a lasting impact on organizational success.

If you are driven by developing people, creating effective learning experiences, and helping teams reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging training materials for both classroom and shop floor environments, including lesson plans, SOPs, user guides, work instructions, and visual aids.


• Deliver effective, hands-on training sessions that support employee learning, skill development, and operational excellence.


• Lead and continuously improve the new-hire onboarding and orientation experience, helping employees get off to a successful start.


• Champion workplace safety by ensuring safe work practices are embedded in all training programs and activities.


• Manage and maintain training systems and Learning Management Systems (LMS), tracking employee progress, certifications, and compliance requirements.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records across all departments.


• Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, training materials, room setup, and partnerships with external trainers and vendors.


• Measure training effectiveness through evaluations, observations, and feedback, ensuring knowledge is retained and applied on the job.


• Support employee growth and succession planning by helping to develop training and development pathways for current and future leaders.


• Stay current on instructional design best practices, adult learning principles, and manufacturing industry trends to continuously enhance training programs.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience coordinating and/or delivering training, including facilitating presentations and group learning sessions, preferably in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.


• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to create professional training and communication materials.


• 2+ years of experience in a role requiring effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with employees at all levels of an organization


• 1+ years of experience developing and implementing goals, action plans, and training initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plastics, film manufacturing, and converting preferred.


• Willingness to enroll or have completed the CACE program (Certificate in Adult Continuing Education) or relevant degree preferred.


• Previous experience working with Winpak manufacturing equipment would be an asset.

Additional Information

• This position is 100% onsite located in Murray Industrial Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba.


• There is limited bus access to this location.


• This position requires you to work 50% of the time in a manufacturing environment requiring exposure to heights, temperature variations, noise, and heavy industrial equipment. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and will be provided.

Why Winpak?

Benefits

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial, and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage


• Travel coverage


• Disability coverage


• Voluntary life insurance


• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Tuition assistance program


• Retirement savings plans


• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, colour, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.