Plant Training Specialist

Location: Middleboro

Plant Training Specialist  Ocean Spray is hiring for a 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.

In this role, the Plant Training Specialist will be responsible for administering comprehensive training systems for plant team members inclusive of technical training, required compliance training, new hire onboarding, and more. You will develop training materials, document team member completion, and evaluate program effectiveness. Additionally, you will lead the Train the Trainer program, lead training efforts, maintain a training calendar, administer the MPOWER LMS, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive training experiences for all plant team members.
A Day in the Life...
Act as primary owner of plant learning management and content management systems (Mpower, etc.), inclusive of program governance like: managing users, reporting participation rates, developing content, managing and assigning relevant content, reporting and troubleshooting
Identify and develop hourly trainers through ongoing facilitation of train-the-trainer sessions; ensure trainers are fully equipped to deliver high-quality instruction, maintain training standards, and continuously evaluate and elevate trainer effectiveness
Administer the onboarding program, including assigning trainers, and ensuring compliance with program requirements
Create content, develop courses within Mpower
Conduct onboarding and other training as needed
Work independently within established procedures; facilitate open communication with cross-functional stakeholders
Coordinate training schedules, inclusive of in-plant and external training programs, to minimize production disruptions
Assess external vendors for training effectiveness; research and recommend training partners
Collaborate with Training peers across the plant networks to align content, delivery, and application
Analyzes training effectiveness and implements corrective action plans with measurable outcomes
Act as site champion for all training initiatives

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 of Science (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 3 Years of Experience
Annual Salary:
$72,200 - $99,330
The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an…