Training Coordinator

Description:

Position Overview

The Training Coordinator is responsible for designing, coordinating, and maintaining operational, safety, and quality training programs. This role bridges the gap between Operations, Quality, EHS (Environmental Health & Safety), and HR to ensure employees are properly onboarded, continuously trained, and qualified according to standardized work instructions and regulatory standards.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Qualification & Standard Work Documentation

• SWI & SOP Integration: Update and maintain employee qualification matrices and standard work instructions (SWIs/SOPs) in partnership with Operations and Quality teams.
• Document Control: Ensure all training materials, task qualification checklists, and standard work documents are up to date, accurately version-controlled, and accessible on the floor.
• Competency Tracking: Define and track skill tiers/levels (e.g., Trainee, Qualified, Trainer) for production and operational roles.

2. Operations & Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Training Needs Analysis: Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety leads to identify skill gaps, process changes, and upcoming training requirements.
• Material Development: Help subject matter experts (SMEs) convert operational knowledge into structured, easy-to-understand training modules, visual job aids, and evaluation checklists.
• Process Alignment: Standardize training methods across shifts and departments to eliminate variance in execution.

3. Safety & Quality Training Coordination

• Corrective Action Support: Work with Quality and Safety teams to develop targeted re-training or refresher modules in response to audits, non-conformances (CAPAs), or safety incidents.
• Audit Readiness: Maintain audit-ready training records and qualifications for internal and external quality/safety audits.

4. Onboarding & New Hire Orientation

• Onboarding Program Management: Facilitate and refine the technical and operational onboarding process for new hires and internal transfers.
• Orientation Support: Deliver general orientation sessions covering safety protocols, quality standards, and company operating principles.
• Peer Trainer Support: Assign, support, and evaluate Designated On-the-Job Trainers (OJT) to ensure consistent instruction during a new hire's first 30/60/90 days.

5. Logistics, Tracking & Execution

• Scheduling & Coordination: Schedule training sessions, reserve resources/rooms, and coordinate shift coverage with floor supervisors.
• LMS / Record Management: Maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) or local training database, logging completions, certifications, and refresher dates accurately.

Requirements:

Bilingual in Spanish and English (Required)