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  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 offer. These factors…