Training Specialist

Training Manager

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

At our Melrose Park, IL, plant we feel good about our various batters and breading products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you're looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you. Our team prides itself on being collaborative and having a healthy culture where working hard and doing a good job is recognized and appreciated. Please note, this is a Union facility. We are part of the Melrose Park Teamsters Local 781.

The pay range for this position is $20.85 to $38.75 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 11/2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams.

What You'll Do

Position Purpose Provide the site with an owner for all training activities. This person will manage the Alchemy program, coordinate all core team member training, upkeep all certifications, create and improve position specific training SOPs, all special training (PIT, confined space, work at height, etc.).

Essential Functions and Basic Duties The job functions include but are not limited to:

• Create and manage site skill matrix for all employees
• Daily, Weekly, and Monthly onboarding training and employee qualification.
• Managing the Alchemy training program and software.
• Creation and refinement of all position specific SOP's.
• Facilitate and manage all special training programs like PIT, LOTO, confined space, work from heights, etc.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and training
• Manage employee certification program, including ensuring their positional qualifications are verified
• Participate/lead site engagement committee
• Assist with employee recognition activities and planning.
• Any additional needs of the facility.

Performance Measurements:

• Complete tasks in a timely, efficient manner
• On-time delivery of all required deadlines
• Annual performance review

What You'll Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor degree in business preferred, HS Diploma/GED required
• Have Manufacturing experience previously preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 - to include Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• SAP Experience preferred
• Alchemy Experience preferred
• Ability to present to small and large teams of employees
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus as well.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilize video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.