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 since.

The Plant Training Specialist will be responsible for administering comprehensive training systems for plant operations. You will develop training materials, document team member engagement, and evaluate program effectiveness. Additionally, you will develop training budgets, maintain a training calendar, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive training experiences for plant teams.

• Provide oversight and administration of the Plant training systems and procedures.
• Identify appropriate training solutions for employees/work groups and develop, coordinate, and deliver the stated training.
• Implement and administer a comprehensive, electronic Training Administration system.
• Manage scheduling communications, track, monitor, and document employee participation in training activities, and maintain all training records.
• Design curriculum and partner with functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop training content and delivery strategy.
• Deliver classroom and OJT training to manufacturing employees as appropriate.
• Develop and monitor spending plan against departmental budget.
• Maintain training programs calendar and track fulfillment of training requirements for all plant employees.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record training activities for program effectiveness.

• Manufacturing experience
• Previous training and curriculum development experience
• Solid IT/computer application skills, including full proficiency with Office Suite
• Strong relationship building and negotiating skills
• Analytical, troubleshooting and influential skills
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

At least 1 Year of Experience

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • 1:1 health coaching
  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to Linked In Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.