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Nestlé Health Science · 7 hours ago

Training Manager

Bohemia, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Nestlé Health Science is committed to merging nutrition, science, and wellness to empower healthier lives. The Training & Learning Manager will shape the learning culture across the facility by designing and deploying a modern learning ecosystem, diagnosing capability needs, and implementing training programs to enhance team performance.

Health CareInsuranceMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the deployment of market based standardized onboarding for Managers, middle management and all operator & mechanic roles, which includes leadership, functional, NCE/TPM and technical competencies; that follow business priorities in alignment with the factory operational master plan (OMP)

Responsible for driving site training efforts including needs assessments, aligning with Management to gain understanding of specific situations requiring employee or group improvement, developing an ongoing onboarding, competence management and implementation plan

Maintain, recommend learning content and equipment requirements within a Technical Training Center in alignment with the market strategy and the factory OMP

Roll out and management of a digital competence management platform (Poka, Power BI, iLearn and other solutions) and development of a strategy for a standard work for front-line leaders aligned with the market

Prepare and communicate E&T rollout plans for the factory including selection of key activities, priorities for rollout, scope (lines, area etc.) and glidepath for results

Responsible for E&T Standards Deployment framework for execution and maturity assessment

Develops and organizes a program of practical and technical instruction, develops a teaching outline and determines adult learning instructional methods that can be done timely

Develops and maintains record keeping system that provides relevant information concerning training content, activities, attendance and evaluation

Organizes, updates and maintains Job Instruction Training (JIT) for all hourly jobs inclusive of JIT manual, training outlines and qualification checklists for all jobs

Work in conjunction with Operations and Engineering/Maintenance Managers to develop and update Development Plan for practical and theory, instruction and demonstration

Develop and maintain a qualification checklist for all employees

Develop and maintain training/onboarding calendars and subjects involved

Selects or develops teaching aids to assist student’s learning and retention of material, using various adult learning techniques. Selects or develops testing and evaluation procedures to be used at completion of training

Monitor and coordinate ongoing recommended learning strategies and plans for the Factory aligned with NCE principles

Identifies key trainings in plant and conducts Train-the-Trainer classes as well as assist in the delivery of materials to the hourly and salaried workforce

Develops and maintains online training calendar and library links to site plant training materials and procedures

Maintain, develop and coordinate Supervisory and Management Development Courses

Works with Factory Manager and other department managers in planning training needs

Manages and plans factory training budget

Support development of Manufacturing Excellence methodologies, strategy, competencies and routines; mainly on the areas of Education & Training and Leadership development

Assist Managers in various training activities not limited to main duties and responsibilities

Qualification

Training & DevelopmentLearning Management SystemsProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCompetency DevelopmentChange ManagementKnowledge ManagementAdult Learning PrinciplesTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum of 7 years of experience in training and development

Minimum of 3 years in a leadership, supervisory, or managerial role

Proven experience in creating and editing learning or instructional materials required

Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Strong track record of adhering to and enforcing SOPs in an operational environment

Demonstrated experience in both the strategic and practical aspects of Training & Learning

Strong project and program management experience, with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution

Proven ability to drive major initiatives within a complex organizational environment

Experience in competency development within a multicultural organization

Knowledge management experience

Successful track record in leading high‑performing teams and departments

Solid business acumen, including understanding of business drivers, long‑term strategies, and performance metrics

Strong understanding of change management principles

Knowledge of modern competency‑building strategies and learning science

Familiarity with a wide range of competence‑building approaches and technologies, and how to apply them effectively

Awareness of industry best practices through external networks

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, HR Development, Training, or a related field; a nationally recognized training certification or significant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience in related industrial environments, such as production or manufacturing operations a plus