Maintenance Trainer - Food

Job Description:
In this role, you will train and guide maintenance technicians to keep production equipment in top condition, ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will develop and deliver training programs that enhance technical skills, reinforce food safety and compliance standards, and improve overall equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will assess training needs by reviewing equipment performance, maintenance logs, and team skill levels.

• You will create and deliver hands-on training in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems used in food manufacturing.

• You will train technicians on preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe work practices.

• You will ensure that all training emphasizes food safety, hygiene, and compliance with FDA, USDA, and GMP standards.

• You will develop training materials, SOPs, and visual aids to support learning and standardization.

• You will coach team members on proper documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping to meet regulatory requirements.

• You will monitor training effectiveness, track employee progress, and provide feedback to improve performance.

• You will stay current on food manufacturing technologies, safety protocols, and regulatory changes to keep training up to date.

Qualifications:

• You have proven experience in maintenance or technical training within a food or manufacturing environment.

• You understand GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards and can incorporate them into training.

• You have strong knowledge of production equipment, utilities, and packaging systems common in food manufacturing.

• You have excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to train employees at different skill levels.

• You are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.