Operations Training & Development Specialist

Description Job Role: Operations Training & Development Specialist Classification: Salary, Exempt from Overtime Department: 1000 – Support Services Yard: HQ Supervisor: Plant Quality & Safety Assurance Specialist Direct Report(s): None Schedule: Mon – Friday; Operations/Support teams may be required to be on call 24/7 to maintain business operations. Travel: Up to 40%. Pay: $70-85,000, DOE + Bonus Opportunity Company Overview: Nutrition 101 LLC – headquartered in Pendleton, IN - is a leader in eco-friendly waste handling and innovative food lifecycle management solutions. We help food processors, manufacturers, and retailers maximize value by turning food byproducts into sustainable resources, from upcycled livestock feed to comprehensive waste management services. For more information about 101, check us out online at Role Overview: The Operations Training & Development Specialist is responsible for assessing organizational training needs and independently developing, implementing, evaluating, and continuously improving company-wide learning programs that support safe operations, consistent work practices, employee competency, cross-training, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. This role partners with Operations, Safety, Human Resources, Quality, Transportation, Plant Leadership, and other subject-matter experts to establish learning priorities, curricula, competency standards, assessments, qualification processes, and Train-the-Trainer programs. This is a multi-site role requiring regular, independent travel to all 101 locations, including overnight travel as business needs require. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship. Key Responsibilities (others may be assigned as business needs dictate): Uphold and maintain the highest standards of the Company’s mission, vision, and core values. Lead by example in the adherence of all Company policies, processes and procedures in accordance with the Employee Manual, the Safety Manual, Department Manual, cGMPs, etc. Assess organizational, departmental, role-based, and site-specific training needs and independently recommend training priorities and solutions. Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve standardized training programs, curricula, learning objectives, instructional materials, assessments, competency standards, and qualification processes. Determine appropriate instructor-led, hands-on, online, blended, practical, and competency-based learning methods based on objectives, audience, risk, and operational needs. Partner with operational leaders and subject-matter experts to review and improve cGMPs, work instructions, and training content to support approved best practices, required tools/equipment, and applicable Safety/PPE requirements. Coordinate training-development and deployment priorities across company locations with Plant Leadership, Safety, Human Resources, Quality, Transportation, and other applicable functions. Develop and administer a standardized Train-the-Trainer program, including trainer selection criteria, instructional standards, coaching, observation tools, qualification methods, and ongoing trainer development. Deliver classroom, field-based, and hands-on training as appropriate and evaluate employee understanding through knowledge checks, demonstrations, observations, and practical competency assessments. Develop structured new-hire and role-specific learning paths, including training milestones, refresher and remedial training, competency verification, and documented sign-off expectations. Design and facilitate structured learning programs for newly promoted and existing supervisors and managers. Recommend cross-training priorities based on identified operational and workforce needs. Develop/implement a Learning Management System (LMS) to track training progress/completion and a visual dashboard for management/ leadership teams. Attend all company meetings and trainings as required. Qualifications: Associate degree or greater in Training & Development, Education, Manufacturing, Operations, Safety, Quality, Business, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in combination with education. Minimum 2 years of professional training, learning and development, quality, safety, or operational training experience in a manufacturing, industrial, transportation, food, recycling, or similar environment. Demonstrated experience assessing training needs and developing structured training programs, materials, assessments, or competency-based qualification tools. Strong facilitation, presentation, coaching, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with front-line employees through senior management. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, evaluate alternatives, exercise sound judgment, and make recommendations within assigned areas of responsibility. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with LMS or digital learning systems preferred. Ability to travel as required. OSHA-10/30, preferred. Key Competencies: Interpersonal skills w/ ability to influence and affect change Training needs analysis and instructional design Facilitation, coaching, and Train-the-Trainer development Independent judgment and practical problem-solving Program development, implementation, and continuous improvement Cross-functional collaboration and influence Data-informed evaluation and decision-making Adaptability across varied sites, audiences, and operational environments Commitment to Safety, employee development, and mission alignment Training development tools, tracking systems, AI Benefits: Competitive Base Salary DOE + Performance Based Bonuses Health Insurance Coverage & Wellness Incentives Telemedicine for Primary, Urgent & Mental Health Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Critical Illness & Accident 401k with up to 4% Match Company Holidays & Paid Time Off Opportunities for Career Growth and Development Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment Employee Empowerment Program - We are all owners! Expense Reimbursement Cell Phone Reimbursement Flexible Working Arrangement Requirements Physical Requirements / Work Environment: Ability to work in both office and operational environments. Ability to safely enter and move through company processing facilities and facility yards. Ability to use required PPE while working in designated operational areas. Ability to observe employees, equipment, processes, and training activities in operational work environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr 101 Inc.