Training Coordinator

Founded in 1958, Great Lakes Cheese is the largest natural cheese packager in the United States, serving retail, foodservice, and co-pack customers with award-winning natural and processed cheeses in bulk, shredded, and sliced formats. Schedule: Primarily 2nd shift, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm , with flexibility to work 1st or 3rd shift as needed. At Great Lakes Cheese, our values guide everything we do. We build strong partnerships inside and outside the company through respect, collaboration, and a commitment to doing our best. This approach has fueled our growth and earned recognition, including being named the #8 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, every employee is an owner. GLC Owners solve problems, seek opportunities to help, and take action. They are passionate about their work, committed to growing their skills, and guided by integrity. At Great Lakes Cheese, we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Join the Great Lakes Cheese family and take ownership in our success. Job Overview The Training Coordinator is responsible for tracking all completed hourly trainings for the plant, as well as coordinate the administrative tasks required for all training initiatives. This role involves tracking learning and program progress to ensure compliance and audit readiness. This role plays an essential part in the administration of sections of the New Hire Experience from day one through year one. Job Responsibilities Maintain accurate records and documentation for all annual training to ensure audit readiness for hourly positions. Create and update SOPs, on-the-job training (OJT) guides, and procedural manuals. Coordinate the administrative details of the training program, including scheduling and tracking completion. Ensure compliance with all policies and work procedures in collaboration with the operations team. Facilitate and/or coordinate "Train the Trainer" classes to authorize internal trainers. Support supervisors in delivering tailored training to bridge performance gaps Conduct weekly check-ins with new hires to support onboarding and training progress. Partner with HR to deliver effective new-hire orientation and onboarding – pertinent to training. Maintain a high-visibility presence on the operations floor to provide real-time support. Work cross-functionally to verify completion of 30/60/90-day evaluations and OJT sign-offs. Assign trainers in coordination with management to ensure proper training is provided during evaluation period for new hires and existing employees. Research and create one-point lesson slides to address emerging training needs for hourly owners. Update existing Operations SOPs and instructional resources to reflect changing operational standards. Gather and evaluate feedback from employees and supervisors to identify and resolve training weaknesses. Partner with operations to present updated SOPs at shift meetings to ensure workforce-wide alignment. Conduct time studies as directed for positions to evaluate job classification and duties. Pursue continuous improvement by learning and proposing new training methods and techniques. Required Education and Experience Education: High School diploma or GED. Experience: 1 year of training experience or relative experience. Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office. Well demonstrated interpersonal skills. Excellent attention to detail. Strong time management skills. Preferred Education and Experience Program Design: Knowledge of training course design, implementation, and program writing. Plant manufacturing operations experience. Working Conditions • Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery. • Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Great Lakes Cheese is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.