Baking Technology and Training Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support technical training programs for Bimbo Bakeries North America, including identifying key areas for skill development, reviewing industry trends, and aligning training initiatives with organizational goals.
• Help identify training needs within the organization through analysis of performance gaps and employee feedback.
• Implement various training methods including workshops, seminars, online courses, and on-the-job training to accommodate different learning styles and preferences.
• Create and develop tailored training plans and materials, such as videos, media content, bulletins, instructional material, PowerPoint decks, webinars, and other relevant resources.
• Support the Certified Bakery Master program from nomination and selection of participants to graduation, implementing a structured curriculum, coordinating logistics, and monitoring participant progress.
• Coordinate training program activities, including scheduling sessions, securing locations, coordinating instructors, and tracking participant progress.
• Collaborate with sister Business Units and external partners (e.g., Craft Academy Training Program) to leverage resources, share best practices, and maximize training impact.
• Evaluate training programs through feedback mechanisms and performance metrics, and continuously seek opportunities to improve content, delivery methods, and overall effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance of training programs with industry standards and regulations.
• Influence and support teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in training delivery.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and engage learners through presentations and facilitation.
• Adapt to changing priorities, business needs, and emerging trends in the baking industry.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and support innovative training solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Work effectively across departments and with external partners to leverage resources, share knowledge, and drive results.
• Anticipate challenges, identify root causes, and develop creative solutions to overcome obstacles in training delivery.
• Demonstrate empathy and emotional intelligence, understanding and responding to the needs of diverse learners.
• Support organizational change initiatives, communicate change, mitigate resistance, and promote adoption of new training programs and methodologies.
• Commit to continuous learning and professional development, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Live by and promote company values.
• Provide 50-75% domestic and international travel to support the Craft Academy Training Program.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Advanced degrees or certifications in Training and Development, Adult Learning, or a related field are preferred.
• Proven baking experience (e.g., 3+ years in the baking industry) is accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Proven experience in instructional design, training facilitation, program coordination, and talent development.
• Proficiency-level computer skills, including MS Office applications.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish is a plus.