{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"33bc8dd16243a047ae072ecc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/33bc8dd16243a047ae072ecc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/33bc8dd16243a047ae072ecc","title":"Human Resources & Operations Coordinator","description":"Come join North America's largest independent paper converter and get your career ROLLing!\nBenefits Include: Paid Time Off, Immediate Holiday Pay Eligibility, Medical, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Profit Sharing, and an Annual $200 Company Clothing and Shoe Allowance.\nPosition Summary\nThe HR/Operations (HRO) Coordinator is a cross-functional position designed to strengthen the employee experience while improving training consistency, accelerating employee development, and increasing the effectiveness of supervisors and managers through timely employee feedback, coaching support, and cross-functional coordination.\nThis role serves as the primary coordinator for new employee onboarding, operator training progression, and first-year employee support. The HRO Coordinator acts as the bridge between Human Resources, Operations, Supervisors, Trainers, and employees, ensuring new hires receive a consistent, positive, and well-organized introduction to Progressive Converting.\nThe position is intended to improve onboarding quality, increase employee engagement, support operator development, improve retention, and allow HR Managers and Production Supervisors to devote more time to higher-value operational and strategic responsibilities.\nPrimary Responsibilities\n1. Employee Onboarding & Integration\nCoordinate and conduct New Hire Orientation, including first day onboarding activities.\nConduct facility tours and departmental introductions; supervisors, trainers, mentors, and key company contacts.\nEnsure all onboarding documentation and required first-day training activities are completed.\nServe as the primary Human Resources and Operations liaison for employees during their first ninety (90) days of employment.\nConduct scheduled employee check-ins during the 90-day evaluation period to monitor engagement, answer questions, and identify concerns before they become retention issues.\n2. Training & Employee Development\nCoordinate training activities and progression through the Operator Development Program for both new hires and experienced employees.\nMonitor training progress and conduct routine morale and engagement check-ins with those participating in Operator Development Program.\nIdentify potential obstacles and coaching opportunities for supervisors and trainers.\nMaintain training documentation to track progress and completion.\nCoordinate certification paperwork and progression milestones with supervisors, trainers, and employees.\nAssist with scheduling and coordination of operator certifications as needed.\nHelp supervisors prepare for meaningful employee discussions.\nAssist in monitoring first-year employee engagement and identifying retention risks.\nProvide recommendations to improve onboarding and training effectiveness\n3. Operations Coordination\nServe as a communication liaison between Human Resources and Operations regarding employee onboarding and training activities.\nAssist with production documentation and administrative workflow as assigned.\nProvide administrative support to Operations leadership as workload permits.\nAssist with special projects supporting production efficiency and employee development.\n4. Administrative Support (As Needed)\nProvide limited front office coverage when necessary\nAssist with administrative functions during staffing shortages or peak workload periods\nDesired Qualifications\nAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Communications, Psychology, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.\nEquivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.\nPrevious manufacturing and/or leadership experience preferred.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills.\nHighly organized with excellent follow-through.\nComfortable interacting with employees at all organizational levels.\nStrong attention to detail.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.\nProficient with Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn company software systems.\n.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: From $75,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nInitial communication is typically done via email. What is your email address?\nThis role will require traveling between two facilities within a ten-mile radius of each other. Are you willing and able to do so?\nDo you have previous experience in the paper manufacturing or converting industry?\nDo you have experience conducting new hire orientations?\nDo you have experience with guiding employees through a training progression?\nWork Location: In person","company":"Progressive Converting","rawCompany":"progressive converting","city":"Appleton","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T00:15:04.246Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1071.00","title":"Human Resources Specialists","slug":"human-resources-specialists"},{"code":"11-3121.00","title":"Human Resources Managers","slug":"human-resources-managers"},{"code":"43-4161.00","title":"Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping","slug":"human-resources-assistants-except-payroll-and-timekeeping"}],"industries":[{"code":"332114","title":"Custom Roll Forming","slug":"custom-roll-forming"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"541612","title":"Human Resources Consulting Services","slug":"human-resources-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Human Resources & Operations Coordinator","description":"Come join North America's largest independent paper converter and get your career ROLLing!\nBenefits Include: Paid Time Off, Immediate Holiday Pay Eligibility, Medical, Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Profit Sharing, and an Annual $200 Company Clothing and Shoe Allowance.\nPosition Summary\nThe HR/Operations (HRO) Coordinator is a cross-functional position designed to strengthen the employee experience while improving training consistency, accelerating employee development, and increasing the effectiveness of supervisors and managers through timely employee feedback, coaching support, and cross-functional coordination.\nThis role serves as the primary coordinator for new employee onboarding, operator training progression, and first-year employee support. 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Training & Employee Development\nCoordinate training activities and progression through the Operator Development Program for both new hires and experienced employees.\nMonitor training progress and conduct routine morale and engagement check-ins with those participating in Operator Development Program.\nIdentify potential obstacles and coaching opportunities for supervisors and trainers.\nMaintain training documentation to track progress and completion.\nCoordinate certification paperwork and progression milestones with supervisors, trainers, and employees.\nAssist with scheduling and coordination of operator certifications as needed.\nHelp supervisors prepare for meaningful employee discussions.\nAssist in monitoring first-year employee engagement and identifying retention risks.\nProvide recommendations to improve onboarding and training effectiveness\n3. Operations Coordination\nServe as a communication liaison between Human Resources and Operations regarding employee onboarding and training activities.\nAssist with production documentation and administrative workflow as assigned.\nProvide administrative support to Operations leadership as workload permits.\nAssist with special projects supporting production efficiency and employee development.\n4. Administrative Support (As Needed)\nProvide limited front office coverage when necessary\nAssist with administrative functions during staffing shortages or peak workload periods\nDesired Qualifications\nAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Communications, Psychology, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.\nEquivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.\nPrevious manufacturing and/or leadership experience preferred.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills.\nHighly organized with excellent follow-through.\nComfortable interacting with employees at all organizational levels.\nStrong attention to detail.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.\nProficient with Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn company software systems.\n.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: From $75,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nReferral program\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nInitial communication is typically done via email. 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