Plant Training Specialist

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 since.

The Plant Training Specialist will be responsible for administering comprehensive training systems for plant operations. You will develop training materials, document team member engagement, and evaluate program effectiveness. Additionally, you will develop training budgets, maintain a training calendar, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive training experiences for plant teams.

A Day in the Life...
• Provide oversight and administration of the Plant training systems and procedures.
• Identify appropriate training solutions for employees/work groups and develop, coordinate, and delivery of stated training.
• Implement and administer a comprehensive, electronic Training Administration system.
• Manage scheduling communications, track, monitor, and document employee participation in training activities, and maintain all training records.
• Design curriculum and partner with functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop training content and delivery strategy.
• Delivers classroom and OJT training to manufacturing employees as appropriate.
• Develop and monitor spending plan against departmental budget.
• Maintain training programs calendar and track fulfillment of training requirements for all plant employees.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record training activities for program effectiveness.

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.

Education:

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 3 Years of Experience Benefits:

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Telehealth services1:1 health coaching

Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at…