Production Training Lead: Mentor Teams & On-Floor Support

Wis-Pak; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Critical Illness & Accident Coverage

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

401(K) with Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Wis-Pak in Mississippi seeks a hands-on training lead to drive site-wide training initiatives, mentor Receiving, Production, Warehouse, and Shipping teams, and ensure Job Instructions are accurate and standardized.

You’ll audit training, partner with Manufacturing Engineering to place tooling and visual controls, onboard new hires, and reinforce safety and quality standards on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• True "player-coach" mindset—comfortable teaching, leading, and doing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train diverse teams.
• Technical proficiency in validating and auditing Job Instructions.
• Experience in training within industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Comfort working directly on the production floor.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• Applicants must read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a suitable level.

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.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure tooling and visual controls are in place.
• Welcome new hires and guide them through a smooth, engaging onboarding experience.
• Help new team members understand our culture, expectations, and safety/quality standards.

Skills

Training leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

On-floor training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wis-Pak in Mississippi seeks a hands-on training lead to drive site-wide training initiatives, mentor Receiving, Production, Warehouse, and Shipping teams, and ensure Job Instructions are accurate and standardized.

You’ll audit training, partner with Manufacturing Engineering to place tooling and visual controls, onboard new hires, and reinforce safety and quality standards on the production floor.