Production Training Instructor- Day shift

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is seeking a Production Instructor to train production staff on processes, equipment operation, quality standards and safety procedures. You will update curricula, validate proficiency, and collaborate with SMEs to keep programs current.

The role requires facilitation skills, knowledge of production operations, and commitment to Heartland safety policies. Strong MS Office and LMS experience are preferred as part of maintaining training records and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or related certifications preferred (Train-the-Trainer, OSHA, safety or quality).
• 3+ years in production/manufacturing/operations environment required; beverage/CPG preferred.
• Experience training, coaching, onboarding or mentoring employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; LMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, on-the-job, and hands-on training for production employees; validate proficiency.
• Monitor progress, identify gaps, provide coaching and report readiness to managers.
• Update and optimize training content; coordinate with SMEs and vendors to keep programs current.
• Create and manage training items in the LMS; maintain training records and generate reports.
• Ensure training complies with regulatory and safety policies; align with SOPs.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Public speaking

Communication

SOP understanding

Training documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or related certifications (Train-the-Trainer / OSHA / Safety / Quality)

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company!

Days/Hours of Work: 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday

Job Summary

The Production Instructor conducts training for production employees. The primary responsibility of this role is to effectively teach and instruct employees on the proper execution of production processes, equipment operation, quality standards, and safety procedures. The instructor reviews, updates, and delivers existing and new training content to both new and current employees. This role requires strong facilitation and coaching skills, a thorough understanding of production operations and technologies, and a commitment to Heartland safety policies and operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, on-the-job, and hands-on training for new and existing production employees on all aspects of production operations. Provide instruction and validate employee proficiency in production processes, equipment operation, quality standards, safety procedures, and functional technical knowledge to ensure consistent execution and operational excellence.
• Monitor employee progress, document performance and training opportunities, and identify knowledge or skill gaps. Provide coaching and additional support as needed while communicating training progress and employee readiness to department managers and leadership.
• Execute and implement training best practices. Identify and recommend revisions or updates to current curriculum. Leveraging vendor partners and internal SMEs to ensure training programs are current and accurate.
• Create, manage, and/or assign training (e.g., training items, training curricula, etc.) in the Learning Management System. Take ownership in actively coordinating, maintaining, monitoring, and reporting to ensure training attendance and completion. Accurately maintain paper and electronic training records. Support the collection, organization, and maintenance of training data relating to the training program and LMS. Report to leaders on completion and non-completion of training.
• Ensure training programs meet regulatory, compliance, and business requirements. Maintain training documentation and ensure content aligns with company policies and standard operating procedures as set forth by the business.
• Ensure that all training follows Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures. Partner with the Safety team and Production leaders/employees to ensure safety training prioritization and completion. Ensure training aligns to prevent hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum of two years of work experience required.

• Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Education, Business, or a related field is preferred. Train-the-Trainer, OSHA, safety, or quality-related certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or operations environment required. Experience in beverage, food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or other regulated production environments is preferred.
• Experience training, coaching, onboarding, or mentoring employees required. Experience delivering classroom and hands-on technical training preferred.

• Working knowledge of production processes, equipment operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate and present information effectively to diverse audiences.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience maintaining training records and documentation required. Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) to assign, track, and report training preferred.

• Ability to read, interpret, and explain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

• Experience creating or updating training materials, curricula, and job aids is preferred.

Pay

$55,888 - $66,750 a year

About Heartland Coca-Cola

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca-Cola and Monster Beverages across the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. Our brand offerings provide multiple beverage options in non-alcoholic categories including sparkling soft drinks, water, ingredient enhanced, isotonics, tea, energy, juice, coffee and nutrition.We value our people, customers and community which drives our passion to work and win together as a team.

Benefits and Other Information

We offer a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement. This role may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program.

Pre-employment background check is required.

Heartland Coca-Cola is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other class protected by law. Veteran friendly.

Requisition ID: 267267

Company: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC