Training Administrator

• Implements the Education & Training (E&T) Pillar structure to link training activities to employee capabilities and plant losses utilizing a performance-based training approach
• Provides leadership and direction to standardize plant-wide training processes – skills matrix system, skill/role development, subject-matter expert (SME) development, position qualification system, etc.
• Leads the development and maintenance of manufacturing training materials and courses for the Oakland Plant
• Operates as a leader for safety culture ensuring that all training materials support plant’s safety initiatives by providing specific training content (LOTO, Machine Guarding, PPE, etc.)
• Standardize multiple ways of documenting training content (OPLs, job aids, video, written materials, etc.)
• Develops and implements new training materials for new equipment and processes as business grows and/or changes
• Develops and maintains a skills matrix (tracker) for all employees
• Ensures all training records are current and accurate
• Works effectively with multiple departments to ensure training aligns with organizational goals
• Attends staffing and production meetings to monitor and address training-related issues
• Works with third-party vendors, technical colleges, workforce development centers, etc. to acquire training resources, as needed
• Monitors and reports monthly, quarterly, and yearly performance metrics on training program
• Continuously improve the training administration process, identifying areas for effectiveness and efficiency
• Willingness to understand and engage in activities that reflect the AFNA Way processes

• Bachelor of Arts/Science OR equivalent experience in training, education, instructional design, or related field
• 3+ years of training experience in manufacturing industry
• food processing plant environment preferred
• Excellent communication and people skills, including demonstrated ability to make effective presentations
• facilitate small-group problem solving
• provide one-on-one training
• give and receive constructive feedback
• and collaborate effectively with teams
• Effective writing skills, oral comprehension and expression, speech clarity, and reading comprehension
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Experience in training analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation
• Project Management Skills: ability to organize priorities and effectively manage projects
• A passion and commitment to provide creative and innovative tools to help develop employee skills
• Willingness to flex work schedule to accommodate training for shift employees
• Advanced skills with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Bilingual skills a plus