Training Supervisor

About the role

The Training Supervisor position supports workforce development and training execution at Georgia-Pacific's Anchor Packaging manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Key responsibilities include facilitating the plant-level training process, maintaining training curriculum, tracking employee skill progression, and partnering with plant leadership, department managers, supervisors, and trainers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and foster a safety culture that values risk identification and personal ownership, through a principle-based approach
• Own the onboarding process for hourly employees and continue to improve this
• Facilitate the transfer of knowledge between team members, enabling them to succeed
• Work closely with each of the Area Leaders to create a Skills Matrix for operator positions or tech centers
• Work with each Area to maintain the Individual Development Plans (IPDs) for personnel
• Foster an environment where the team strives for zero incidents in Environmental, Health, and Safety performance metrics
• Collaborate with Production Leaders, Manufacturing Engineers, Shift Performance Coaches, and other team members to identify and address operator performance gaps
• Proactively stay current in best practices and be a continuous learner
• Ensure the certification process leads to success within the product stream
• Provide resources to help team members develop their careers
• Constructively challenge the status quo to facilitate continuous improvement
• Lead training sessions and presentations for employees and leadership
• Embody a sense of urgency and initiative to independently deliver expected results

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, training, operations, or leadership role
• Experience supporting or leading employee training, onboarding, skill development, or process standardization
• Experience working with supervisors, department leaders, or cross-functional teams to execute plant priorities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other computer-based platforms

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing training role
• Experience in thermoforming, sheet extrusion, packaging, or plastics manufacturing
• Experience working with production, quality, safety, materials, or maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment
• Experience coaching trainers or supporting on-the-job training processes
• Experience using systems such as SAP, learning management systems, or other platforms used for training, documentation, or employee records

Skills

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Education assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (may vary by geographic region)

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and not disclosed publicly.

Schedule

Hours and schedule details are confidential and not disclosed publicly.