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Training Specialist

CANPACK Group

Helmond
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Training coordination
Mentoring
Skills management
Data analysis
Facilitation
Communication
Collaboration
On-the-job training
Classroom training
Skills assessment
Reporting
Continuous improvement
Induction program
Compliance
Manufacturing processes

Job Description

Drive the development of employee capabilities by coordinating training and mentoring processes, administering the Skills Management system, and ensuring consistent execution of plant-wide training standards to support operational excellence and organizational growth.

 

Duties and Tasks

  • Act as a local administrator and key user of the Skills Management IT system (AG%), ensuring data accuracy, and effective usage across all functional areas of the plant/plants.
  • Recruit, onboard, and develop local mentors (local trainers), including preparing them for the mentoring role, verifying mentoring activities, and monitoring the quality and effectiveness of training delivery.
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate training activities that support KPI’s in close cooperation with departments, covering both on-the-job training and classroom-based training.
  • Organize and supervise the employee skills assessment process, including active participation in skills evaluations and validation of skill proficiency levels in line with defined standards.
  • Monitor execution of training plans, prepare regular reports and analyses, and communicate training progress, gaps, and results to key stakeholders.
  • Promote training and development initiatives through internal communication channels, supporting the visibility and importance of capability building within the organization.
  • Coordinate and deliver induction program and learning plan for employees, ensuring a consistent and structured start-up process.
  • Maintain and oversee training documentation, including training records, standards, assessment results, and compliance-related materials.
  • Cooperate with the Group / Corporate Training Team, actively participating in group-wide projects and supporting the implementation of global training solutions at plant level.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by people leader, in line with the scope of the position and employment agreement.  
  • Travel up to 10% to support other sites, corporate projects, investments, or professional development and/or meetings.

 

Required Qualifications / Education / Trainings

  • University degree in Education, Manufacturing, Adult Learning, Learning & Development, Organizational Development or related fields.
  • Health & Safety (Occupational Safety Training).
  • Company Policies and Code of Conduct.
  • Train the trainer training
  • Training in On-the-Job Training methodologies
  • The employee may be required to complete additional training as directed by the Company, in response to operational, quality and/or safety needs, or to meet other business requirements.

 

Work Experience / Skills

  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in training, learning & development roles within a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to plan and coordinate training activities in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills, enabling effective work across production and support functions.
  • Ability to deliver training, workshops, skills assessments both on-the-job and in classroom settings.
  • Ability to analyze training data and report progress, gaps, and results in a clear and structured way.
  • Ability to influence and engage supervisors, mentors, and trainers without direct authority.

 

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of training processes in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of on-the-job training and mentoring principles.
  • Knowledge of skills assessment methods and skills matrices.
  • Knowledge of training documentation and compliance requirements.
  • Basic knowledge of continuous improvement concepts

 

Language

  • Ability to communicate fluently in English and business language - country specific.

 

If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account.

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.

Core Responsibilities

The Training Specialist coordinates plant-wide training activities, manages the Skills Management system, and develops local mentors to ensure operational excellence. They are responsible for monitoring training progress, analyzing data, and maintaining compliance documentation across functional areas.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in a relevant field and possess 2-4 years of experience in training and development within a manufacturing environment. Strong facilitation, communication, and analytical skills are required to effectively manage training programs and influence stakeholders.

About CANPACK Group

Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees

We’re CANPACK Group – 8,000 people around the world, with a common goal to push the boundaries of packaging and help our customers dream and deliver on a global scale. Our company began in Poland over 30 years ago, and since then we’ve grown into a leading global manufacturer of beverage packaging. Every day, we produce millions of beverage cans, food tins, glass bottles and metal closures at our production sites located on five continents. We create impactful, sustainable solutions that do more – for brands, for businesses, for people and the planet. We achieve this through empowering every employee to make their mark by sharing ideas and solving problems together. Join us and be part of a collaborative culture that cares about its employees and respects the world around it. Join us and help us Create That Feeling.

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