Plant Training and Safety Coordinator

Refresco•Columbus, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table? Position Description Reporting to the Regional Manager, HR, the Training and Safety Coordinator has a secondary reporting relationship to the Plant Manager for safety-related responsibilities (approximately 40%), while training responsibilities (approximately 60%) report through HR. The Training and Safety Coordinator oversees training in Operations, Quality, and technical roles and is responsible for promoting and implementing policies and programs that ensure employee health and safety compliance. They ensure new employees complete induction requirements and current employees complete cross-training and process change training, working closely with supervisors and managers. The coordinator collaborates with the HR Business Partner and Plant Leadership to maintain accurate training materials and aligns the plant's training plan with Refresco NA’s. They also stay updated on local and state training programs and incentives.

Requirements

Experience in high-speed food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and Power Point, experience with Alchemy and/or other training system a plus.
Demonstrated training experience in a production environment combined with strong project management skills.
Strong project management skills, understands continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
Strong team player able to work across multiple functions.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, results oriented.
Ability to work under deadline pressures.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required; undergraduate degree in a related field preferred.
1–5 years of relevant experience in training, safety, and/or Human Resources within a manufacturing environment.
Role allocation is approximately 60% Training Coordinator and 40% Safety Coordinator, requiring the ability to balance both responsibilities effectively.
Performs work under general supervision while exercising independent judgment in routine training and safety activities.
Handles moderately complex training and safety-related issues, escalating more complex matters to higher-level staff as appropriate.
Demonstrates solid working knowledge of training systems, safety practices, and compliance requirements.
May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to peers or less-experienced employees.
Relevant certifications (e.g., safety, train-the-trainer, forklift, or equivalent) may be required or preferred based on site needs.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and PPE requirements.
Adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
Develop, plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate training activities focused on job competence and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with site technical experts in operations, maintenance, and other technical functions to ensure effective training outcomes.
Serve as the primary point of contact for plant employees, leadership, third parties, and during site audits for training requests and issues.
Ensure proper use of the Learning Management System (Alchemy) to track and manage training. Accurately record training registers, certificates, and test/authorization results.
Maintain training records for all employees including agency staff.
Coordinate and schedules training together with plant leadership, plant HR Business Partner, Supervisors and Line Leads.
Proactively develop, document, and maintain plant-specific SOPs, ensuring they are shared with all levels of plant leadership.
Work closely with corporate training manager (dotted line relationship) for guidance, coaching, and input on objectives.
Collaborate with the corporate training manager and peers to determine where to focus specialized efforts in order to share expertise and resources with across sites.
Build a network within Refresco NA Operations and HR focused on training initiatives.
Support department and line managers in identifying training gaps and assist in scheduling relevant training.
Develops and delivers training programs educating staff on health and safety risks found in the organization.
Ensures that training records, health/safety manuals or handbooks, incident/accident reports, or other documentation are appropriately maintained.
Monitors personal protection equipment or other related supplies.
Monitors known health and safety hazards, such as noise and air levels.
Coordinates inspection of facilities, vehicles, or equipment. May develop and communicate facility-specific emergency response or evacuation plans.
Work within the constraints of the plant and Refresco NA budget for training.
Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of knowledge, skills, and techniques into employee work behaviors and processes. Ensure standardization of departmental training representatives/facilitators
Document training procedures.
Prepare and distribute training aids, instructional materials, handouts, evaluation forms and visual aids.
Identify, apply for, and leverage State and Local training grants.
Collaborate with local technical schools to meet training needs.
Ability to actively seek grant opportunities.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs