Education & Training Lead

Overview

Education & Training Lead – Mars Henderson, Nevada, USA

Mars Petcare is looking to hire a Training Lead for our manufacturing plant in Henderson. The role focuses on implementing and sustaining training tools and systems within a LEAN/TPM and Autonomous Maintenance environment. The Training Lead will drive factory capability, knowledge capture, knowledge transfer, best practices, and vendor management to support world-class operating results.

• Implement and oversee processes in Factory Capability Framework, Knowledge Capture, and Knowledge Transfer work systems
• Maintain templates for skill matrices, closure analysis, and training plans
• Manage plant-wide skill matrices and role-based trainings
• Facilitate Training design and development with Subject Matter Experts (Operations, Safety, QF&S, etc.)
• Own the training programs at the site and administer Training processes
• Coordinate onboarding for new associates according to standard
• Collaborate with engineering/ops to update training manuals, standard work, and SOPs; align with the annual training plan
• Act as back-up lead for Education and Training TPM Pillar
• Become certified in owning areas and train operators on TPM systems and tools
• Provide training and coaching on Education and Training Pillar systems to TPM stakeholders
• Provide leadership feedback and performance coaching to associates involved in site education and training
• Hold others accountable to TPM standards; work with shift-based teams to align expectations and needs
• Manage vendor relationships relevant to the position
• Identify and adopt best practices across Mars through internal communities of practice for training systems

Minimum:

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of manufacturing experience OR an Associate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a technical field with 2 years in technical manufacturing OR a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a technical field with demonstrated communication and facilitation skills

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a technical field with at least 2 years in a TPM or Lean manufacturing environment, and administration-level skills using training/software platforms (including POKA, Weever, ZPI, and Power BI) with demonstrated communication and facilitation skills

• Ability to work independently, be self-starter, and coordinate multiple projects
• Strong leadership skills with colleagues
• Ability to coach and work with individuals in small teams
• Ability to develop professional relationships with associates at all levels
• Clear and concise communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn and apply digital training technology (e.g., Poka, Weever)

• Working knowledge of TPM/Lean systems and tools
• Experience leading by influence
• Basic project management skills (project charter, schedule, closeout)

Drives Engagement, Communicates Effectively, Drives Vision and Purpose, Manages Complexity

Technical Knowledge;
Drives for Results;
Storytelling;
Problem Solving (preferred)

Mars is a family-owned business with a long history and a portfolio of brands including M&Ms, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, and more. Mars operates in over 80 countries and is guided by the Mars Five Principles:
Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.