Production Training Coordinator

Location: On-site in Hugoton, KS Plant

About the role

Within the first year, you will build a structured, repeatable training program that transforms new employees with and without manufacturing experience into confident, productive team members. This role is essential to closing the skills gap at Flora Food Group’s Hugoton facility, where many workers are new to manufacturing and new equipment requires fresh expertise. Your work will ensure that every cohort of employees is prepared not only to operate machinery safely and effectively but also to grow into future leadership roles. This role directly supports the quality, safety, and reliability of food production by developing the people who make it happen. You will connect deeply with the craft of food manufacturing, understanding that the people on the floor are as vital as the ingredients in our products. Your role supports the future of food production by nurturing skills that uphold taste, nutrition, functionality, and reliability. If you are passionate about developing people and raising the bar in food manufacturing, this role offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver a multi-stage training curriculum covering machine operation, task-specific skills, scheduling, coaching, and supervisory development.
• Lead structured training sessions tailored for employees entering manufacturing for the first time.
• Define and implement a succession roadmap to identify and prepare high-potential employees for lead and supervisory roles.
• Collaborate closely with production managers and HR to develop training content that reflects real operational needs.
• Track learner progress and continuously adapt the program to evolving equipment, processes, and workforce requirements.
• Own the creation and execution of a training program that measurably increases workforce capability and productivity.
• Success will be seen in employees’ ability to operate new equipment confidently and in the establishment of a clear pipeline for internal leadership development.
• Your data-driven approach will ensure training effectiveness and continuous improvement, directly impacting operational performance and food safety standards.
• This role requires close collaboration with production managers, HR leaders, and site supervisors to ensure training aligns with