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fairlife, LLC · 3 hours ago

Director, Technical Training and Development - Operations

Webster, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. The Director of Technical Training and Development will lead the strategy and execution of all job-related training across fairlife's manufacturing network, overseeing the training teams and ensuring effective training programs are in place.

Food & Beverages

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic Training and Development roadmap that addresses workforce skill gaps, optimizes training processes, and leverages current systems to effectively train employees across all manufacturing sites

Design and implement comprehensive skills assessments to identify training needs and gaps, ensuring tailored training solutions that foster workforce capability and readiness

Lead a team of training professionals by providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management to ensure high-quality training delivery and support for continuous development of the team

Advance the implementation of LMS (learning management system) to organize training records, materials, and standards, ensuring accuracy and easy access for compliance and development tracking

Collaborate with technical stakeholders and equipment suppliers to develop and deliver technical training routines that equip employees with essential competencies for operating and maintaining equipment

Coordinate with plant directors and key stakeholders to ensure that training programs are delivered, and employees are qualified to perform the operations for which they have been trained

Partner with OEMs and technical teams to translate complex technical information into accessible training materials, such as SOPs, instructional videos, and other supporting documents

Routinely evaluate training program effectiveness and stay up to date on training trends to ensure the organization's training initiatives remain relevant and align with employee development needs

Monitor and benchmark training metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of training initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring training aligns with overall business performance metrics

Ensure compliance with regulatory training requirements by collaborating with the legal and safety teams to ensure that all training programs meet necessary safety, environmental, and operational regulations

Drive the standardization of training programs across all facilities to ensure consistency in the knowledge and skills of employees, regardless of location

Collaborate with Operations Leadership, HR, and Talent Management to align training and development initiatives with broader talent development strategies, ensuring the right skills are developed for current and future operational needs

Oversee the training department budget by allocating resources effectively, managing expenditures, and ensuring that all training initiatives are delivered within budget while maximizing return on investment

Qualification

Training program developmentInstructional designLearning Management SystemPeople managementAnalytical skillsCurriculum developmentTechnical trainingELearning toolsMS Office SuiteCommunication skillsProject managementAdaptabilityCollaborationDetail-orientedResults-driven

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related field required

7+ years of progressive experience developing and deploying training programs

5+ years of people management experience

Strong background in instructional design and curriculum development

Strong communication tools and the ability to collaborate with SMEs and department leadership

Ability to work independently and manage projects and timelines

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Proactive, adaptable, detail-oriented and results-driven

Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods within a manufacturing environment including but not limited to mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, and simulations

Strategic mindset, ability to develop and execute complex strategies

Ability to flex schedule as needed to meet training needs across all shifts

Ability to create learning paths and supporting training materials

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Preferred

Experience with a Learning management System, eLearning authoring tools (Captivate, Lectora, Articulate, iSpring) and video editing software are a plus