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The French's Food Company
, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor, is seeking a full-time Training Manager for the plant located in Springfield, MO
. This person will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager.

With more than $500 million in annual sales, our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality. From French's Classic Yellow Mustard, long America's top-selling mustard, to its most recent innovations, such as Franks Red Hot, the company has a history rich with delicious creations made from what today would be considered “clean, simple ingredients.” To learn more please visit us at

Under the direction of the CI Manager/Site TPM Leader, this position is a critical leader of the Journey to Excellence; the integration of High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) at the Site. The Training Manager is the system owner for the Site Training & Development program, as well as the Leader of the Training & Development (T&D) Pillar.

• Training & Development System Owner
  • Partner with the plant leadership team to determine training needs that will drive manufacturing excellence for the facility.
  • Implementation of the training strategy and program structure that is integrated with the Journey to Excellence (identify site level training losses, define training objectives, develop and deliver training solutions that address employee development needs and business priorities).
  • Support the Technician Work System by establishing a site level qualification process and providing ongoing governance to process.
  • Develop and implement training standards and measures that support the vision of self-sufficient teams.
  • Ensure the implementation and effectiveness of an onboarding and early development program for new employees.
  • Determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops. Select or develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
  • Primary support of new technologies as they become available, coordinating and preparing training schedules to accommodate facility needs.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness; assess quality and success of program and share feedback to validate effectiveness.
• Actively partner with other Site Training Managers on the Regional T&D Pillar team to support HPO Work Systems implementation
  • Provide framework for overarching training methodologies through standardization with other functions (HR, Safety, and Quality) to create regional training standards.
  • Determine learning management system solution that will meet the needs of the manufacturing sites and JTE.
  • Support the development of robust curriculum for both operational and soft skills.
• Leadership of Pillar team to manage the site through the T&D Efeso Route
  • Establishment of the T&D Pillar and capability building of the team.
  • Foster the development of internal subject matter experts through Train-the-Trainer program to leverage internal training resources and promote knowledge transfer within the organization.

• Bachelors Degree in Business, HR, Engineering, Supply Chain, Management, OD or related certification and/or licenses.

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant training experience, with experience developing curriculum and training materials and facilitating training courses.
• Experience in adult learning theory, manufacturing environment experience, and understanding of supply chain.
• A strong understanding of TPM or lean manufacturing.
• Strong team, project/program management & leadership skills; presence and credibility, strong judgment, business instincts and high level of professionalism.
• Awareness of key industry trends by participating in professional industry organizations and continuing to research and understand current best approaches.
• Interpersonal skills; leadership, interactions, communication, influence. Developed,…