Operations Training Supervisor

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Food service, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX;
Decatur and Quincy,IL;
Englewood, NJ;
Hillside, NJ;
Fresno, CA;
Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.We are committed to maintaining a workplace that utilizes ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foodsa great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

The Operations Training Supervisor is responsible for leading the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of operational training programs that support employee development, regulatory compliance, workforce capability, and business performance. This position serves as the subject matter expert for training systems, training governance, onboarding effectiveness, and workforce development initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities.

The Operations Training Supervisor partners closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, Human Resources, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership teams to ensure employees possess the skills, knowledge, and qualifications necessary to perform safely and effectively. The role provides leadership, coaching, resources, and support to Plant Training Coordinators, Authorized Trainers, supervisors, and operational leaders to ensure consistent execution of training standards and employee development practices across all facilities.

• Training Strategy and Program Development:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain operational training programs that align with organizational objectives and workforce development strategies.
  • Establish standardized training processes, procedures, and governance practices across manufacturing locations.
  • Ensure training programs support operational excellence, safety compliance, quality requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, observations, performance metrics, and business results.
  • Continuously improve training programs based on operational needs, performance data, audit findings, and employee feedback.
• Training Delivery and Instructional Design:
  • Design, develop, and facilitate engaging training programs for new hires, existing employees, supervisors, trainers, and operational leaders.
  • Utilize a variety of instructional methods including classroom training, hands-on learning, coaching, e-learning, simulations, demonstrations, and blended learning approaches.
  • Ensure adult learning principles are incorporated into all training materials and delivery methods.
  • Develop and maintain training documentation, instructional materials, presentations, assessments, and qualification tools.
  • Coordinate onboarding and new employee training programs to accelerate proficiency and engagement.
• Operational Training Support:
  • Develop and maintain workforce capability strategies that support current and future operational needs.
  • Partner with plant leadership to identify skill gaps, qualification needs, and succession planning opportunities.
  • Create and maintain skills matrices, qualification frameworks, and employee development pathways.
  • Support career progression planning and employee growth initiatives.
  • Utilize workforce capability data to drive informed training and talent development decisions.
• Authorized Trainer Program Management
  • Lead and administer the Authorized Trainer program.
  • Establish trainer qualification standards, certification requirements, and evaluation processes.
  • Select, develop, certify, and recertify Authorized Trainers.
  • Conduct trainer assessments and coaching sessions to ensure instructional effectiveness.
  • Monitor trainer performance and provide ongoing development opportunities.
  • Ensure consistency and quality in training delivery across all facilities and departments.
• Training Documentation and Governance:
  • Establish and maintain standards for training documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), One-Point Lessons (OPLs), work instructions, qualification assessments, and certification records.
  • Ensure compliance with all company, regulatory, safety, quality, and audit requirements.
  • Maintain governance standards of…