Manufacturing Training Lead: Coach, Audit & Onboard

Wis-Pak, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(K) with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• A true 'player-coach' mindset—comfortable teaching, leading, and doing.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to train diverse teams.
• Technical proficiency in validating and auditing Job Instructions (JIs).
• Experience in training within industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Comfort working directly on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide training initiatives that help employees grow their skills and confidence.
• Mentor team members across Receiving, Production, Warehouse, and Shipping.
• Audit and certify employees on Job Instructions (JIs) and performance standards.
• Step onto the production floor to support output and troubleshoot in real time.
• Model top-tier safety and quality behaviors.
• Maintain your own training certifications and stay sharp through requalification.
• Serve as the site expert for Job Instructions (JI).
• Ensure all JIs are accurate, validated, and standardized.
• Conduct training audits to ensure long-term comprehension and compliance.

Skills

Player-coach mindset

Strong communication

Teach and train

Team mentoring

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description