Training Specialist

This Postion will is located in Mandan, ND- Relocation assistance may be provided *

Under the direction of the Recruiting Coordinator, the Training Specialist will assist in all manner of activities related to training and development. Using a cross-functional, multi-departmental approach, the position will work closely with all leadership teams to determine training needs that drive manufacturing excellence for the facility and career development for all employees. This Postion will is located in Mandan, ND- Relocation assistance may be provided *

Job Duties:

1. Partner with all leadership teams to determine training needs that will drive manufacturing excellence for the facility and career development.

2. Implement training standards and measures that support the vision of self-sufficient teams.

3. Lead on-boarding and early development program for new employees.

4. Determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instructions, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.

5. Select or develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.

6. Evaluate training effectiveness; assess quality and success of program and share feedback to validate effectiveness.

7. Provide guidance cross functionally to training leaders.

8. Support the development of robust curriculum for both operational and soft skills.

9. Foster the development of internal subject matter experts through Train-the-Trainer program to leverage internal training resources and promote knowledge transfer within organization. (Yellow Hat Meetings)

Qualifications:

1. English/Spanish bilingual

2. Ability to think strategically and impact strategic initiatives, understand business drivers and handle complexity

3. Proven project management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives according to business needs and strategy

4. Experience leading people effectively and building and sustaining relationships at all levels, promoting a high performance organization

5. Experience working collaboratively to resolve issues with strong influencing, diplomacy, and partnering skills in order to grow business relationships and guide business partners to the best solutions

6. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

7. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support the needs of a multi shift operation

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, Education, Instructional Design, Manufacturing Operations Management, Engineering, or another relevant field

2. Knowledge of manufacturing methods and related equipment

3. Experience training production / manufacturing employees

4. Experience working in a TPM environment

5. Experience working in a High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and/or Self Directed Work Team environment

6. Knowledge of SAP

7. Experience in the food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry

8. FDA / GMP knowledge

Cloverdale Foods Company offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent benefits program for confidential consideration, please send your resume to HRDept@cloverdalefoods.com or Fax: 701-663-0690. In order to comply with government recordkeeping requirements, please go to http://www.cloverdalefoods.com/employment/apply.asp and send us a completed Online Application along with your resume/cover letter.

Cloverdale Foods Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.