Training Coordinator - Canning
The a2 Milk CompanyJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
The Training Coordinator - Canning at The a2 Milk Company is a full time, onsite role in Pokeno, NZ within the Production unit, responsible for coordinating training, competency and compliance across a world class infant nutrition site. You’ll work with Shift Managers to keep SOPs current, facilitate assessments, manage training records in ELMO, and coordinate external courses while ensuring quality and regulatory standards are met. Applicants should have manufacturing or FMCG experience, proven ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong LMS and stakeholder skills; knowledge of dairy or powder processing is a plus. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to demonstrate measurable training outcomes, reference 406, confirm NZ eligibility, and show readiness to work across shifts onsite.
General information
Short Summary
Coordinate training, competency and compliance across a world-class infant nutrition manufacturing site, driving capability and operational excellence
Position Description
Our Story:
The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.
The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.
About the role:
We are looking for a Training Coordinator to join our Blending & Canning team in Pokeno. This role is responsible for coordinating and supporting training and competency development across the production environment, ensuring our people have the skills, knowledge and capability required to safely produce high-quality products in a highly regulated manufacturing setting.
Working closely with Shift Managers and operational teams, you will play a key role in maintaining training systems, facilitating assessments, coordinating external training requirements and ensuring compliance with site, quality and regulatory standards.
More specifically, you will be involved in:
- Coordinating training activities across shifts, ensuring resources and training requirements are aligned with operational needs
- Maintaining and updating SOPs, training matrices, competency assessments and training profiles
- Facilitating SOP training, assessments and competency sign-offs across the production teams
- Conducting training gap analyses and supporting capability development initiatives
- Managing training records, certificates and employee learning data within ELMO
- Acting as the primary contact for ITO coordination, assessments and learner support
- Liaising with external training providers and coordinating required certifications and courses
- Supporting process validation audits, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives as required
What you will bring:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, food production or FMCG environment
- Experience coordinating training, competency frameworks or workforce capability programmes
- Strong understanding of quality, compliance and health & safety requirements within a regulated environment
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels
- Experience using learning management systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of dairy, infant formula or powder processing environments would be advantageous
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