Training Manager

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Position Title: Training Manager

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Easton

Requisition : 37507

As a member of the site leadership team, you will work collaboratively with site leadership to determine training needs that drive manufacturing excellence in alignment with the overall site strategy. The manager will utilize, develop, and implement training programs, which will include technical training, safety/food safety training, train‑the‑trainer programs, and process management.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for oversight of all aspects of factory‑related employee training including qualification processes, trainer development, budgeting, planning, coordination, and record keeping. The Training Manager serves as a coach and mentor to the Training Department.

• Develop and implement training standards and measures (key performance indicators) that support the vision of self‑sufficient teams in support of site strategy
• Ensure training materials are current and updated
• Perform skills assessments, analyze learning needs, and develop training materials/programs designed to meet those needs
• Track the success of training materials and programs, and make improvements
• Document employee attendance or performance at mandatory training sessions
• Deliver training programs to target audience within the local manufacturing plant
• Foster the development of internal subject matter experts through a Train‑the‑Trainer program to leverage internal training resources and promote knowledge transfer within the organization
• Provide primary support for new technologies as they become available, coordinating and preparing training schedules to accommodate facility needs
• Control training expenses and manage expenditure to meet the training needs
• Provide guidance and indirect supervision to site or department training leaders
• Supervise & direct Training Facilitator activities

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within plant operations, preferably in a continuous Process Food Industry
• Post‑secondary education in Adult Education, Business, or related field, or an equivalent amount of related experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Knowledge of training and development practices and methods, continuous curriculum development including the design, revisions, and implementation of instructional materials for the variety of technical and ownership skills
• Skills and ability to facilitate learning through a combination of online, classroom, hands‑on, virtual and on‑the‑job training
• Strong presentation, group facilitation and public speaking skills, confidence in influencing, consulting and partnering with various audiences
• Ability to communicate with individuals across various organizational levels, including written and verbal communications
• Ability to earn the respect, acceptance and trust of peers, subordinates and superiors
• Proficient in MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support the needs of a 24‑hour operation

to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

$81,600.00 – $ USD annually + bonus eligibility. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support…