Production Training Specialist - Mankato, MN

About the role

At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer—we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. As a billion-dollar organization, we're growing fast and innovating even faster. We're looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals who want to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide training initiatives that help employees grow their skills and confidence
• Mentor team members across Receiving, Production, Warehouse, and Shipping
• Audit and certify employees on Job Instructions (JIs) and performance standards
• Step onto the production floor to support output and troubleshoot in real time
• Model top-tier safety and quality behaviors
• Maintain your own training certifications and stay sharp through requalification
• Serve as the site expert for Job Instructions (JI)
• Ensure all JIs are accurate, validated, and standardized
• Conduct training audits to ensure long-term comprehension and compliance
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure tooling and visual controls are in place
• Welcome new hires and guide them through a smooth, engaging onboarding experience
• Help new team members understand our culture, expectations, and safety/quality standards

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position
• Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis

Qualifications

• A true "player-coach" mindset—comfortable teaching, leading, and doing
• Strong communication skills and the ability to train diverse teams
• Technical proficiency in validating and auditing Job Instructions
• Experience in training within industrial or manufacturing settings
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Comfort working directly on the production floor
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays