Plant Training Specialist

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Middleboro, MAtime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R5202

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Training Specialist! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever  this role, the Plant Training Specialist will be responsible for administering comprehensive training systems for plant team members inclusive of technical training, required compliance training, new hire onboarding, and more.

You will develop training materials, document team member completion, and evaluate program effectiveness. Additionally, you will lead the Train the Trainer program, lead training efforts, maintain a training calendar, administer the MPOWER LMS, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive training experiences for all plant team members.
** A Day in the Life...
*** Act as primary owner of plant learning management and content management systems (Mpower, etc.), inclusive of program governance like: managing users, reporting participation rates, developing content, managing and assigning relevant content, reporting and troubleshooting
* Identify and develop hourly trainers through ongoing facilitation of train‐the‐trainer sessions; ensure trainers are fully equipped to deliver high‐quality instruction, maintain training standards, and continuously evaluate and elevate trainer effectiveness
* Administer the onboarding program, including assigning trainers, and ensuring compliance with program requirements
* Create content, develop courses within Mpower
* Conduct onboarding and other training as needed
* Work independently within established procedures; facilitate open communication with cross-functional stakeholders
* Coordinate training schedules, inclusive of in-plant and external training programs, to minimize production disruptions
* Assess external vendors for training effectiveness; research and recommend training partners
* Collaborate with Training peers across the plant networks to align content, delivery, and application
* Analyzes training effectiveness and implements corrective action plans with measurable outcomes
* Act as site champion for all training initiatives
** What We Are Looking For:
*** Manufacturing experience
* Previous curriculum development experience
* Strong facilitations and technical training skills
* Learning Management System (LMS) administration
* Solid IT/computer application skills, including full proficiency with Office Suite
* Strong relationship building, motivation, and negotiation skills
* Analytical, troubleshooting
* Knowledge of OSHA standards, quality assurance requirements, and industry-specific regulations.
* Understanding of training documentation standards and audit requirements.
* Awareness of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies for process optimization.
** Required
* ** Minimum 3 years’ experience in human resources, technical training roles, learning and development, or a related field
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
* Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
** Preferred
* ** Experience in using or administering learning management systems (i.e., Workday Learning, Cornerstone, TalentLMS)
* Experience with authoring tools (i.e., Camtasia, Articulate, Canva)
* Training facilitation or teaching experience
* Comfort with virtual instructor-led delivery platforms (i.e., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
* Experience working in an organization with competency-based development
** Physical Requirements
*** Must be able to lift low to medium weight (10-30 lbs) materials on an occasional basis.
* Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
* Must be able to climb ladders and traverse catwalks.
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* Education:

** Bachelor of Science…