Plant Training Coordinator (Greer)

Refresco Careers•Greer, SC

12d

About The Position

The Plant Training Coordinator oversees training for Operations, Quality, and technical roles at the plant. Reporting to the Regional Manager, HR, the coordinator ensures that new employees complete induction requirements and that current employees receive cross-training and training on process changes. The role works closely with supervisors, managers, the HR Business Partner, Plant Leadership, site technical experts, and the corporate training manager to maintain accurate training materials and align the plant training plan with Refresco North America’s plan. The coordinator develops, organizes, delivers, documents, and evaluates training activities focused on job competence and continuous improvement. The position manages training records and Learning Management System use, coordinates training schedules, supports managers in identifying training gaps, and assesses whether training is applied in employees’ work. It also maintains plant-specific SOPs, prepares training materials, coordinates with local technical schools, and identifies and applies for state and local training grants. This role operates in a fast-paced production plant. Weekday, weekend, afternoon, evening, overnight, and holiday work may be required; travel is anticipated rarely. The environment includes moving equipment, noise requiring hearing protection, and temperatures that may be very hot or relatively cold. The role involves attention to detail and pronounced deadline, KPI, and accuracy pressures.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
1–5 years of relevant work experience in training and/or Human Resources in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated training experience in a production environment.
Strong project management skills and understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, SAP, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions as a team player.
Ability to analyze and solve problems and remain results-oriented.
Ability to work under deadline pressures.
Strong organizational skills to manage training initiatives, track progress, and maintain detailed records.
Ability to lead training sessions and facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development.
Ability to assess training needs, identify gaps, and develop solutions.
Flexibility to adjust training programs to changing plant needs, technology, or regulatory requirements.
Ability to plan, organize, and execute training projects within time and budget constraints.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in a related field.
Experience in high-speed food or beverage manufacturing.
Experience with Alchemy and/or another training system.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate training activities focused on job competence and continuous improvement.
Collaborate 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 site audits regarding training requests and issues.
Use the Learning Management System (Alchemy) to track and manage training.
Accurately record training registers, certificates, and test or authorization results.
Maintain training records for all employees, including agency staff.
Coordinate and schedule training with plant leadership, the plant HR Business Partner, supervisors, and line leads.
Develop, document, and maintain plant-specific SOPs and ensure they are shared with all levels of plant leadership.
Work with the corporate training manager for guidance, coaching, and input on objectives.
Collaborate with the corporate training manager and peers to identify specialized training priorities and share expertise and resources across sites.
Build a network within Refresco North America Operations and HR focused on training initiatives.
Support department and line managers in identifying training gaps and scheduling relevant training.
Work within plant and Refresco North America training budget constraints.
Assess training effectiveness and whether knowledge, skills, and techniques are incorporated into employee work behaviors and processes.
Ensure standardization of departmental training representatives and 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; actively seek grant opportunities.
Collaborate with local technical schools to meet training needs.
Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, PPE requirements, and applicable food quality and food safety standards.
Ensure new employees complete induction requirements and current employees complete cross-training and process-change training.