Training Coordinator

Prestage Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestage Foods, Inc. is seeking a Training Coordinator to plan, develop, and coordinate training programs ensuring workers are trained in food safety, occupational safety, quality standards and procedures. The role ensures USDA, HACCP, OSHA, GMP compliance and supports a safety-conscious workforce.

The coordinator will manage training calendars, LMS, onboarding, vendor coordination, and documentation to support audits and continuous improvement in a meat processing plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Two years of training and development, organizational development, instructional design or human resources or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and coordinate training programs ensuring compliance with food safety, safety, quality standards and procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external trainings, maintain calendars and certifications, track compliance.
• Prepare materials and onboarding logistics, support supervisors to identify training needs, evaluate training effectiveness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Bilingual (preferred)

Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Admin or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Office 365

Job description

Summary

The Training Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating training programs that ensure all employees in the meat processing plant are properly trained in food safety, occupational safety, quality standards, and operational procedures. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (USDA, HACCP, OSHA, GMP) and supports continuous improvement by building a skilled and safety-conscious workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Training Program Development & Delivery

• Coordinate and schedule internal and external training sessions, workshops, and orientations.
• Maintain training calendars, attendance records, and certifications.
• Track completion of required compliance and safety training.
• Prepare training materials, presentations, and communication for participants and facilitators.
• Support onboarding of new employees, including orientation logistics and documentation.
• Partner with supervisors and department leaders to identify training needs.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback surveys and participation reports.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) or training database to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in creating and updating standard operating procedures, manuals, and job aids.
• Coordinate with external training vendors and maintain training-related invoices and budgets.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR or Training Department.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all training programs comply with USDA, OSHA, and HACCP regulations, as well as company policies.
• Maintain accurate training records, certificates, and audit-ready documentation.
• Track employee compliance with required training modules (safety, food safety, sanitation, etc.).
• Support internal and external audits by providing training documentation and ensuring readiness.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Two years of training and development, organizational development, instructional design or human resources or related experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge with the ability to learn software.

Other Skills and Abilities

1. Display strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal with frequent interruptions.
2. Office 365 competency.
3. Ability to cope with the physical and emotional stress of the position as employee may be subject to hostile or emotionally upset residents, personnel, and/or visitors.
4. Ability to function independently given assigned duties.
5. Ability to communicate, work, and interact with a variety of individuals.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and to warm/cold and/or humid/dry conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently subject to interruptions.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability