Job Description

Training Coordinator

Are you passionate about developing people, driving performance, and making meaningful contributions on the plant floor? We're looking for a Training Coordinator who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and is motivated to build training programs that empower employees and support career growth from day one. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication and organizational skillssomeone who loves helping others succeed and wants to be a key player in our ongoing development efforts.

Employee Type: Full time

Location: SC Columbia

Job Type: Production Support

Job Description:

Schedule: Mon-Fri

Work Location: 2000 American Italian Way, Columbia SC

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with match, STL/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection plan, Legal and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $21.16 to $36.05 per hour with additional bonus potential.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the Way in Training: Design, deliver, and maintain effective training programs for hourly and salaried employees across all shifts, using classroom, on-the-floor, and eLearning formats.
• Onboard with Impact: Facilitate new hire and supervisor onboarding, ensuring a consistent, smooth, and engaging experience.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with plant leadership, and fellow training team members to assess training needs, create action plans, and deliver hands-on instruction.
• Drive Career Growth: Develop and maintain career paths and cross-training opportunities using skill matrices and validation tools that support internal mobility and skills development.
• Own the Details: Maintain accurate training records, track completion rates, identify gaps, and adjust materials as processes evolve.
• Create Tools for Success: Develop clear, user-friendly training documents such as Standard Work (SWI), One Point Lessons (OPLs), SOPs, Learning Plans, Skills Matrices, and training videos.
• Utilize Technology: Leverage platforms such as SAP, Weever, Alchemy, and Workday to manage, track, and report on training.
• Support Safety and Compliance: Provide CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen training and assist with safety-related training and documentation.
• Engage Across the Organization: Communicate effectively with all levels of the team, lead OTAC meetings, attend production meetings, and serve as a visible training resource on the plant floor.
• Support Community and Culture: Contribute to team-building activities, onboarding events, and community engagement efforts as needed. Support site events and employee feedback initiatives that foster retention and development.

What You'll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience in training or learning & development, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate or technical degree preferred.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident public speaker and facilitator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with LMS, Enterprise Resource software (ERP/SAP/Workday), and Video Editing Software is a plus.
• Experience in unionized settings and with Lean Manufacturing is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple shifts and adapt to a 24/7 production environment. Flexibility to support operational shifts and adjust schedule to meet training needs.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and safety protocols (especially for food manufacturing sites).
• Mechanically inclined with strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Forklift Trainer Certification or Red Cross Training Certification is a plus.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• A natural trainer and motivator who enjoys helping others learn and grow.
• Skilled in simplifying complex processes and creating easy-to-follow training materials.
• Skilled at creating and delivering engaging, hands-on learning experiences
• Highly organized with an eye for detail and follow-through
• Experienced with audiovisual tools and eLearning content creation.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• A collaborative team player with a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset who brings energy, empathy, and drive to the workplace.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk up to 90% of the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must meet vision requirements, including color perception.

Why Join Us?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. As a Training Coordinator, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our workforcebuilding confidence, advancing skillsets, and contributing to long-term success. Join a team that values respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Veterans/Disability

EEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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