Training Coordinator

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Training Coordinator to manage the company’s hourly training programs at the La Crosse plant. You will track compliance, coordinate onboarding from day one through year one, and support program progress with audits and reporting.

Responsibilities include assessments, manuals, trainer pool management, and collaboration with corporate training. The role requires strong communication, project management, and the ability to work independently in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of training experience.
• 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/web presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Adaptable & 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. Work with 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 according to safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds quality and value by adhering to GMPs in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Multitasking

Adaptable

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

The Training Coordinator is responsible for tracking all completed hourly trainings for the plant, as well as coordinate the administrative tasks required for all training initiatives. This role involves tracking learning and program progress to ensure compliance and audit readiness. This role plays an essential part in the administration of sections of the New Hire Experience from day one through year one.

Job 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.

Required Education and Experience

• 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 in presenting to small and large groups; experience in 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.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Project Management Certification.
• Multi-lingual preferred (Hmong, Pashto, Persian/Dari, Urdu or Spanish)

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Nearest Major Market: La Crosse
Nearest Secondary Market: Winona