JOB SUMMARY
This position will have responsibility for teaming with all departments to meet their manufacturing and safety training needs. This role coordinates with leadership, subject matter experts and peers across the company to provide frameworks for consistent training across shifts, positions, and facilities, while leveraging an LMS. This position will also help establish safe work habits by incorporating into all training.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Develop manufacturing training and job aids that support the safety, quality and general manufacturing practices of the company.
- Maintain OTJ Train-the-Trainer certification program.
- Collaborate proactively with management to execute training programs; ensure program effectiveness by walking the floor and engaging with trainees and trainers.
- Effectively leverage an LMS to assign, record, track and report on training needs, completions, observations & certifications.
- Perform administrative functions necessary to ensure delivery and document training programs.
- Assists in assessing training needs for various positions in manufacturing.
- Assist in new hire orientation and promote a positive entry training experience.
- Partner with the Continuous Improvement Project Management team to execute the training aspect of projects.
- Perform other activities and duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 0-2 years' experience in a manufacturing training role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing equipment, work practices and processes.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Has ability to build rapport with every level in the facility.
- Ability to develop and deliver trainings.
- Effective teaching skills.
- Adequate understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and tools.
- Experience with applying root cause problem solving tools.
- Good time-management, organizing and coordinating skills.
- Skill in preparing job aids and training plans.
- Adequate knowledge of learning management software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Articulate & LMS
- A sense of ownership and pride in their performance and its impact on the company's success.
IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with behavior-based safety programs strongly preferred.
- Experience with developing training plans.
- Demonstrates energy and elicits positive response when teaching.
- Can build strong working relationships within the organization to build support and ensure long-term success of programs.
- Familiarity with food manufacturing environment and GMPs
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Will report to a manufacturing facility on a full-time basis.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Hazards associated with working in a food manufacturing facility
- Protective clothing or personal devices required: Rain suits, smocks, protective gloves, goggles, safety glasses, face shield, hearing protection, bump caps and/or hard hats and any other personal protective equipment (PPE) as deemed necessary to perform the job safely
- 10% Travel possible
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
We do not offer sponsorship
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
