Production Training Lead & Onfloor Coach

Wis-Pak, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Critical Illness & Accident Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability (Short & Long-Term)

401(K) with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ideal candidates bring manufacturing experience, strong communication, and a player-coach mindset to foster skills and engagement. This role is on-site at our Mankato facility with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 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.
• Experience in training within industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Comfort working directly on the production floor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• English reading/writing/speaking proficiency.

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

Player-coach

Training

Communication

Manufacturing exp

English literacy

Job description

Ideal candidates bring manufacturing experience, strong communication, and a player-coach mindset to foster skills and engagement. This role is on-site at our Mankato facility with growth opportunities.