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Golden State Foods · 10 hours ago

Training Manager

Opelika, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, and they are seeking a Training Manager to drive the development and execution of technical training and employee development programs. The role focuses on aligning workforce capability with strategic goals and ensuring employees have the necessary skills to foster operational excellence.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive technical training strategy aligned with plant goals and the site master plan

Manage and mature training systems, processes, and digital tools, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital knowledge libraries, and automated solutions

Lead the development and deployment of technical curriculum, role-based learning paths, and skills matrices to support and develop high-performing work teams

Partner with plant leadership to assess capability gaps and ensure training aligns with safety, quality, and business objectives

Utilize instructional design and adult learning principles to create and deliver engaging training materials (SOPs, OPLs, videos, eLearning, etc.)

Leverage digital platforms (SharePoint, Power BI, Alchemy, Docebo, AI-based tools, eLearning software) to enhance learning effectiveness and accessibility

Support the implementation and sustainment of the Continuous Learning (CL) Pillar methodology in alignment with IWS

Lead and coach trainers, cross-functional teams, and SMEs through the Train-the-Trainer program, ensuring consistent and effective knowledge transfer

Oversee onboarding and orientation processes for new hires and internal role transitions

Develop and maintain qualification assessment tools (step-up/learning cards) for each operational role

Partner with shift leaders and supervisors to ensure consistent qualification and readiness across teams

Define and monitor KPIs such as qualification rates, performance trends, and quality/safety outcomes

Adjust training strategies based on audits, feedback, and performance data

Prepare and distribute training reports regularly to stakeholders

Lead and develop a team of SMEs through coaching and performance management

Promote a collaborative learning culture across all departments

Ensure alignment between training and functions like HR, Quality, Maintenance, Operations, and Safety

Oversee training budgets and vendor relationships; pursue grants or external funding where applicable

Visibility and presence on off-shifts and weekends when necessary; 50/50 production floor to office ratio

Qualification

Training program managementLMS systemsAdult learning theoryLean/TPM/IWS methodologiesDigital training toolsData analysisProject managementCoachingCommunicationCross-functional collaborationPresentation skills