Training Coordinator

Training Coordinator

Salary Range $73,000.00 - $93,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree

Overview

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else -- delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Job Summary

The Training Coordinator is responsible for the execution of the Plant's training program and initiatives. This position will assist in the planning and coordination of operational and functional area training with a focus on driving the skilled and semi-skilled training program. This role will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and responsibilities include partnering with the Site Leadership team to identify other SMEs to assist with the execution of hands-on training. This position provides leadership, guidance, and follow-through to support the completion of departmental sustainment goals and objectives by delivering breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works closely with Plant Leadership to develop and/or expand the skilled and semi-skilled training program
• Creates and coordinates materials and facilities for training sessions, including handouts, supplies, technology, and virtual/physical conference rooms where appropriate
• Creates training calendars that meet the needs of the training program
• Facilitates training meetings or events and coordinates external trainers when necessary
• Assesses employees for training needs and reports on assessment results
• Coordinates training and tracks sign offs of employees as they begin and progress through skilled and semi-skilled training programs
• Tracks progress of employees through skilled and semi-skilled training program, escalating to leadership when delays arise
• Develops, maintains, and coordinates the operational and functional area SMEs in order to ensure effective training
• Ensures all employees and leaders at the Site are assigned to the correct trainings, and that completion of training is in accordance with the training program.
• Tracks and reports status of training priorities and initiatives
• Monitors program effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Facilitates specific and targeted CI training at the Site level
• Analysis of data to identify Kaizen opportunities
• Participate in Kaizen events to drive sustainable improvements
• Establishes and drives productivity pipeline roadmaps across departments and facility
• Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously

Required Qualifications

• Two years of experience in manufacturing and production processes
• Two years of experience developing and facilitating training programs
• Bachelor's degree in Training & Development, Business, or a related field

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in foundational training methodologies
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems; Bi-lingual a plus
• Working knowledge of CI methodologies and tools
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong self-confidence
• Strong will to drive change
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with autonomy
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks
• Excellent record keeping and follow-up skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Working Conditions

• On-Site: This role requires 100% onsite attendance to perform the essential functions of the role
• Significant interaction with associates in multiple locations such as Wheeling or Beaver Dam

Pay and Benefits

The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The expected compensation range for this role is $73,000 and $93,000. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.