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Ventura Foods · 1 day ago

Learning And Development Specialist

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Ventura Foods is seeking a Learning And Development Specialist to oversee the on-the-job training experience for new hires and cross-trained employees. This role involves training and coaching Certified Trainers, ensuring quality training delivery, and documenting training processes in partnership with management.

Food ProcessingManufacturing

Hiring Manager

Jenn D.

Responsibilities

Trains and coaches Certified Trainers to deliver a consistent, best in class onboarding experience

Accountable for the OJT experience by ensuring Certified Trainers and Line Leads deliver quality training through consistent use of the OJT tool

Identifies people capacity gaps in their area's skill matrix and recommends solutions to the Area Manager and Supervisor

Documents the status of all employees in training and answers for the status of new hires, cross training, and skills matrix in the area

Supports the Process Lead with the documentation of Standard Work for new and existing processes and deploys the documentation in partnership with the Training Coordinator

Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Training capabilityOn-the-Job Training (OJT)Manufacturing process expertiseSkills gap analysisTraining documentationMicrosoft SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Demonstrated training capability and great communication (written and verbal) skills

Demonstrated some expertise in at least one area of the manufacturing process

Demonstrated capability of technical proficiency (Microsoft Suite, Windows operating system, etc)

Minimum: 2-3 years of relevant experience in a training, operations, or supervisory role, ideally within the same or a similar industry

This experience should include exposure to On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs and familiarity with tools and systems for documenting and tracking training

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in a rapidly-changing environment

Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, including plant Supervisors and Managers

Employee must model the company Core Values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Personal Ownership, and possess a work history that demonstrates these values

Must be a trusted advisor to the organizational levels with whom he/she serves

Effective problem-solving, innovation, and communication skills will lead to success in this role

This role will often be in a position to present information, and must be capable of positively influencing others in the organization

Preferred

4-5 years of experience in a training or lead role within operations or manufacturing

Experience specifically with cross-training, skills gap analysis, or implementing training documentation would be valuable

Some college coursework, an associate degree, or a relevant certification in training, operations, or workforce development

A certification in workplace training or an industry-recognized credential could indicate added knowledge and credibility

Company

Ventura Foods

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Ventura Foods – a leading producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings. It is a sub-organization of CHS Hedging.

Founded in 1867

Brea, California, USA

1001-5000 employees