Onboarding & Training Programs Lead

Great Lakes Cheese; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Training Coordinator to track all hourly trainings at the plant and manage the administrative tasks for training initiatives. This role ensures compliance and audit readiness, supporting the New Hire Experience from day one through year one.

You will develop training materials, coordinate evaluations, onboard new employees, and partner with plant teams and corporate resources to establish standards and best practices while upholding safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of training experience or more.
• Experience writing training programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of training course design and implementation.
• Experience presenting to small and large groups; remote or web based presentations.
• Ability to work independently, resourcefully, to achieve tight deadlines and take initiative on multiple projects.
• Ability to handle a broad scope of responsibility, utilizing independent problem solving skills, strong project management, organizational and multitasking ability with clear prioritization.
• Adaptable & enthusiastic team player.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training assessments and evaluations.
• Track all reports and recommendations for analyses conducted.
• Prepare procedural and training manuals, tip sheets and evaluations.
• Expedite and coordinate administrative details concerning training for overall program progress.
• Cultivate internal relationships at the operational level to gain support and participation in training.
• Define and track trainer pool by shift, position, skill set, etc.
• Assign trainers based on learning type.
• Participate in onboarding and ongoing retention programs for new employees.
• Coordinate 30-60-90 touch points.
• Training Communities of Practice team member. Working with other plant training teams as well as Corp training resources to define standards and best practices.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Project management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Training Coordinator to track all hourly trainings at the plant and manage the administrative tasks for training initiatives. This role ensures compliance and audit readiness, supporting the New Hire Experience from day one through year one.

You will develop training materials, coordinate evaluations, onboard new employees, and partner with plant teams and corporate resources to establish standards and best practices while upholding safety and quality policies.