Training Coordinator

About Us

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Training Program Development & Management
  • Modify existing structured training programs for hourly manufacturing employees
  • Revise standardized training materials, work instructions, and job aids
  • Partner with operations, quality, and safety teams to ensure training content aligns with operational needs and compliance requirements
  • Identify skill gaps and implement training plans to address workforce development needs
• New Hire Orientation & Onboarding
  • Facilitate and lead new hire orientation sessions, including safety, company policies, and job-specific training
  • Coordinate onboarding schedules with supervisors and production leadership
  • Ensure a consistent and engaging onboarding experience for all new employees
• Training Administration & Documentation
  • Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and documentation in compliance with company and regulatory requirements
  • Manage training matrices and ensure they are up-to-date and accessible
  • Prepare reports on training completion, effectiveness, and compliance metrics
• Progress Tracking & Reporting
  • Track and monitor employee training progress, including onboarding milestones and skill development
  • Partner with supervisors and trainers to evaluate employee proficiency and readiness
  • Provide regular updates and reporting to leadership on training status and outcomes
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Work closely with supervisors and team leads to support on-the-floor training efforts
  • Support cross-training initiatives to improve workforce flexibility
  • Gather feedback and continuously improve training processes and materials
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards and reinforce a culture of continuous learning

Requirements

• Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma; Associates degree preferred
  • 2 years of experience in training coordination, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment or equivalent experience
  • Experience working with hourly production employees strongly preferred
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills
  • Ability to present training material in an engaging and effective manner
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Work Environment

Manufacturing facility environment with regular time spent on the production floor. May require flexibility in schedule to support multiple shifts.

Benefits

• Health & Well-being

  Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

• Community Engagement

  Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility-level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

• Training and Development

  From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.