Chobani · 2 weeks ago
Technical Training & Certification Program Manager
Twin Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$94K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expChobani is seeking a Technical Training & Certification Program Manager responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining a standardized technical training and certification program across manufacturing operations. This role involves developing core skill-based certification modules and collaborating with various departments to ensure effective training and certification processes.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design and deploy a company-wide technical training framework aligned with safety, quality, reliability, and operational excellence objectives
Develop tiered certification programs (foundational, intermediate, advanced) for maintenance technicians and technical operators
Define required skill modules by role (electrical, mechanical, controls, automation, utilities, packaging, and process systems)
Establish certification standards, testing criteria, recertification requirements, and governance
Create and manage a formal certification process including written assessments, hands-on evaluations, and observed task sign-offs
Maintain skills matrices and certification records within LMS, CMMS, or enterprise systems
Ensure certifications align with regulatory, safety, and food manufacturing requirements
Partner with OEMs to develop equipment-specific training and certification programs for key assets
Standardize OEM training content for use across multiple manufacturing sites
Coordinate OEM-led training sessions, train-the-trainer programs, and certification assessments
Ensure OEM certifications align with internal maintenance and operational standards
Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, and HR to align training with business needs
Support new equipment installations and capital projects through training readiness
Align training content with preventive maintenance strategies, troubleshooting guides, and standard work
Measure training effectiveness using KPIs such as certification coverage, equipment downtime, and maintenance quality
Continuously improve training content based on operational feedback and performance trends
Standardize and share best practices across sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Technical Education, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, or technical training
Experience building structured technical training and certification programs
Strong understanding of industrial equipment and maintenance fundamentals
Experience working with OEMs and external vendors
Preferred
Experience in food, beverage, dairy, or regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with TPM, Reliability Engineering, or Maintenance Excellence frameworks
Experience with LMS and CMMS systems (e.g., SAP PM)
Electrical, mechanical, or controls background
Instructional design or train-the-trainer experience
Company
Chobani
Chobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (15)
2023 (9)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.55BKey Investors
TPG
2025-10-16Private Equity· $650M
2024-10-15Debt Financing· $650M
2024-01-11Debt Financing· $500M
Leadership Team
Hamdi Ulukaya
Founder and CEO
David Arena
Senior Vice President - Supply Chain Transformation and Enterprise Data Analytics
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-11-23
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