Operations Training & Development Specialist

Description

Job Role: Operations Training & Development Specialist

Classification: Salary, Exempt from Overtime

Department: 1000 – Support Services

Yard: HQ

Supervisor: Plant Quality & Safety Assurance Specialist

Direct Report(s): None

Schedule: Mon – Friday;
Operations/Support teams may be required to be on call 24/7 to maintain business operations.

Travel: Up to 40%.

Pay: $70-85,000, DOE + Bonus Opportunity

Nutrition 101 LLC – headquartered in Pendleton, IN - is a leader in eco-friendly waste handling and innovative food lifecycle management solutions. We help food processors, manufacturers, and retailers maximize value by turning food byproducts into sustainable resources, from upcycled livestock feed to comprehensive waste management services. For more information about 101, check us out online .us.

The Operations Training & Development Specialist is responsible for assessing organizational training needs and independently developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving company-wide learning programs that support safe operations, consistent work practices, employee competency, cross-training, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

This role partners with Operations, Safety, Human Resources, Quality, Transportation, Plant Leadership, and other subject‑matter experts to establish learning priorities, curricula, competency standards, assessments, qualification processes, and Train‑the‑Trainer programs.

This is a multi‑site role requiring regular, independent travel to all 101 locations, including overnight travel as business needs require.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.

• Uphold and maintain the highest standards of the Company’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Lead by example in the adherence of all Company policies, processes and procedures in accordance with the Employee Manual, the Safety Manual, Department Manual, cGMPs, etc.
• Assess organizational, departmental, role‑based, and site‑specific training needs and independently recommend training priorities and solutions.
• Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized training programs, curricula, learning objectives, instructional materials, assessments, competency standards, and qualification processes.
• Determine appropriate instructor‑led, hands‑on, online, blended, practical, and competency‑based learning methods based on objectives, audience, risk, and operational needs.
• Partner with operational leaders and subject‑matter experts to review and improve cGMPs, work instructions, and training content to support approved best practices, required tools/equipment, and applicable Safety/PPE requirements.
• Coordinate training‑development and deployment priorities across company locations with Plant Leadership, Safety, Human Resources, Quality, Transportation, and other applicable functions.
• Develop and administer a standardized Train‑the‑Trainer program, including trainer selection criteria, instructional standards, coaching, observation tools, qualification methods, and ongoing trainer development.
• Deliver classroom, field‑based, and hands‑on training as appropriate and evaluate employee understanding through knowledge checks, demonstrations, observations, and practical competency assessments.
• Develop structured new‑hire and role‑specific learning paths, including training milestones, refresher and remedial training, competency verification, and documented sign‑off expectations.
• Design and facilitate structured learning programs for…