Production Trainer

About the role

This role involves developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive training programs within a food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for creating training materials, conducting employee onboarding, delivering food safety and hygiene training, coordinating equipment operation training, and assessing employee competency to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and operational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs aligned with food manufacturing regulations, company policies, and specific job and competency requirements
• Prepare training materials, including manuals, presentations and interactive learning modules
• Review and update training programs based on operational and regulatory changes
• Support orientation and induction briefings for new employees
• Conduct training on proper food handling, sanitation, personal hygiene, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Coordinate training on the safe operation and basic maintenance of production machinery and technology
• Provide refresher training when there are changes to equipment, production processes or work instructions
• Develop, review and maintain production work instructions and On-the-Job Training (OJT) materials
• Coordinate and conduct competency assessments for trained employees at least annually
• Collaborate with Production Management and Line Managers to identify competency gaps and process improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Ability to communicate training objectives, expectations and feedback clearly to employees at all levels
• Ability to ensure training materials meet operational and ISO audit requirements
• Ability to ensure at least 85% of relevant employees complete required competency assessments
• Ability to identify competency gaps and arrange corrective or refresher training