Program Coordinator Jobs in Hazleton, PA (NOW HIRING)

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. Novolex 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.

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.

Position Summary

The Training Coordinator is responsible for modifying designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive training program for hourly employees within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures employees are effectively onboarded, trained, and developed to meet safety, quality, and production standards. The Training Coordinator will oversee all training documentation, facilitate new hire orientation, and track employee training progress to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Key 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

Qualifications

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

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer 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.

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. 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.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. 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.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen