Training Manager

Job Description:

Mars Petcare
- Training Manager
- Columbus, OH

• Pay: Based on experience between $89K-99K
• This site manufactures Petfood

• Shift: 1st (days)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday
  - Friday
• Hours:
  
  8am- 4:30pm
  • Ability to work flexible working hours accommodating varying time zones and operation shifts.

The Training Manager owns all factory training and capability building anchored in the Education & Training (E&T) Pillar and MSE/TPM methodologies.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing and in one or more area of plant operations:
  Supply, Production, Continuous Improvement, Training, HSE and/or Reliability/Maintenance
• 3+ years' experience in Learning and Development related roles

• Facilitation of classroom training and on-the-job training

• Ability to travel as required between 10%-20% of time with majority of travel being within a region.

• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods
• Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
• Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related area
• Experience in the development of training programs
• Technology capable with experience in virtual connections, website interactions and platform co-ordination.

• Lead the E&T Pillar:
  Act as site Pillar Leader, set strategy based on the site needs, develop pillar members and execute PDCA-SDCA cycle for E&T methodologies.
• Embed Methodologies:
  Teach and coach teams on Adult Learning, Train the Trainer, Zero Loss culture, and equipment ownership.
• Collaborate and support other pillars' needs to continuously develop site overall MSE capabilities.
• Project Training Support:
  Develop and execute training for new plant projects and equipment rollouts.

• Close Skill Gaps:
  Incorporate training into FMOS meetings with key stakeholders to visualize and improve skill gaps based on the losses across all shifts and departments.
• Govern Standards & Data:
  Create and continuously improve the Skill Matrix, standardized training records, and compliance tracking.
• Compliance & Job Analysis:
  Conduct Job Task Analysis for roles to ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Two Core Programs:
  Ensure continuous operation of New Associate Onboarding and Revalidation Training.
• External Partnerships:
  Coordinate with external training providers and vendors for specialized technical certifications.

• Facility Management:
  Design, operate, and maintain the on-site Training Center, including hands‑on equipment mock‑ups.
• Media & Digital Learning:
  Create training videos, manage AV equipment (tablets, cameras, sound systems), and adopt modern learning tech.

• People Leadership:
  Manage direct reports, build team engagement plans, and set Individual Business Objectives (IBOs) and Development Plans (IDPs).
• Budget & Resources:
  Build and manage the site training budget and allocate materials and trainer resources effectively.
• Stakeholder Influence:
  Advise site leadership on training systems, communicate progress across all plant zones, and deliver routine performance reports.

• Starting Pay: $89K-99K
• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
• Benefits Starting Day One:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • 18 weeks parental leave