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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Plant Training Coordinator is responsible for overseeing training-related activities at the plant related primarily to Operations, Quality and Technical roles. The Plant Training Coordinator works together with supervisors and managers to ensure that the training requirements are identified to ensure all key induction elements are completed when a new employee starts in their role. This role will work closely together with the HR Business Partner and Plant Leadership to develop and maintain accurate role-specific training materials. The training coordinator ensures the plants training plan is aligned with other training plans in Refresco NA and actively stays informed on local and state-driven training programs and incentives.

Responsibilities:

• Development, planning, organizing, delivery and evaluation of training activities linked to job task competence, requiring close liaison with site technical experts across operations, maintenance, and other technical functions.
• Act as the first point of contact for plant employees, plant leadership and third parties for training requests and initiatives.
• Act as point of contact during site audits for training-related issues/update.
• Ensure our Learning Management System (Alchemy) is utilized appropriately and training is effectively utilized and tracked in the system. Ensure accurate recording of training registers, certificates and results of any tests/authorizations.
• Maintain training records for all employees including agency staff.
• Coordinates and schedules training together with plant leadership, plant HR Business Partner and Supervisors and Line Leads.
• Actively develop, record and maintain plant-specific SOP’s and share these with all levels of leadership inside the plant.
• Build a network inside Refresco NA Operations and HR on the topic of training
• Assist department and line managers to identify training gaps within their areas, and help schedule training to address these gaps
• Work within the constraints of the plant and Refresco NA budget for training.
• Assess training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of knowledge, skills, and techniques into team member work behaviors and processes. Ensure standardization of departmental training representatives/facilitators
• Provide training to departmental training representatives/facilitators and technicians, in accordance with your individual skills and experience.
• Documents procedures for training.
• Prepares and distributes training aids, instructional material, handouts, evaluation forms and visual aids.
• Work to identify, qualify for and utilize State and Local training grants.
• Work closely with local technical schools to ensure training needs are met.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field required.
• One (1) to five (5) years of relevant work experience in training and/or Human Resources. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP and PowerPoint, experience with Alchemy and/or other training systems is a plus.
• Proven training experience in a production environment combined with strong project management skills.
• Understands Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing.
• Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, results-oriented.
• Able to work under deadline pressures.
• Organized and detail-oriented, adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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