Workforce Development Trainer

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc. For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We are proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides
* and a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products, including liquid eggs. Our product portfolio includes the flagship Bob Evans brand, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters, and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer‑packaged goods holding company.

The Workforce Development Trainer plays a critical role in identifying, developing, and deploying training and development programs that support the growth and success of all field employees. The role serves as a key liaison between the field and Learning and Development to ensure consistent, effective, and scalable training solutions that foster a culture of continuous learning and employee development while aligning with Bob Evans Farms’ values and operational goals.

Key responsibilities include conducting training needs analyses, identifying performance trends, developing targeted training materials and curriculum, leading the implementation of skills‑based learning programs, and supporting career path development initiatives for hourly and frontline leaders.

• Engage with key stakeholders including Continuous Improvement, Plant leadership, and HR to conduct comprehensive needs assessments and determine specific training needs, gain support and ensure alignment for training initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training content is accurate and develop on‑the‑job training (OJT) content that maintains consistency with standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Oversee the implementation of consistent utilization standard training systems throughout the network (i.e., Alchemy).
• Conduct regular assessments to evaluate program effectiveness, identify gaps, and provide solutions to improve the training of field employees.
• Effectively deliver training with an understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to adapt to different learning styles to ensure a positive learning experience for field employees.
• Partner with the Learning and Development organization to create training materials, job aids, videos, and other materials to support training strategies in the field.
• Lead the implementation of training through instructor‑led training (ILT) workshops, seminars, and/or e‑learning.
• Develop and maintain records of all training activities, attendance, and outcomes.
• Maintain working knowledge of industry best practices and trends in training and development to provide an innovative approach to learning.
• Ensure that all training sessions are conducted in accordance with our values and a safety‑first mindset.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in training, workforce development, preferably in a manufacturing, food production, or multi‑site environment.
• Proven experience designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs for frontline and hourly employees.
• Demonstrated success in implementing skills‑based learning and career path initiatives.
• Experience partnering with cross‑functional teams, including Operations, HR, Learning & Development, and Post Holdings partners.
• Familiarity with adult‑learning principles, instructional design, and training delivery methods (in‑person, virtual, and blended).
• Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and training tracking tools.
• Background in conducting needs assessments and analyzing performance data to inform training strategies.
• Certification in Training and Development (APTD, CPTD, etc.).
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.
• Or equivalent combination of education or experience.

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust…