Learning & Development Specialist - 1st shift

Johnsonville - Watertown, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Watertown, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

Continuous, lifelong learning is at the heart of our culture and the way we do business: We Learn for Life is one of Johnsonville's six guiding principles. As part of our organizational development and learning team, you will help Johnsonville Members reach their full potential by providing them with a variety of learning and growth opportunities. These may range from formal classroom education to on-the-job training, individual learning to cross-functional team development, technical skill advancement, cultural reinforcement, personal career development, and learning how to coach fellow Members. Your job is to nurture The Johnsonville Way. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting others in developing their God-given talents and achieving success. You will be focused on creating the environment for members to have a great onboarding and training experience. You will be a primary point of contact for Orientation and Onboarding and content creation at your facility. As a Learning and Development Specialist, you will create a welcoming environment that offers a great member experience for all members. You will plan and facilitate the new member onboarding and training experience in a variety of settings: one-on-one, small, or large group. Ensuring new members have the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to be ready to work on the floor and reinforcing critical procedures as needed (e.g., Safety, Food Safety, Johnsonville Way, work environment, role requirements, etc.) will be key to your success. You will also ensure Johnsonville's unique culture continues to thrive and serve as a competitive advantage for the organization now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment that offers a great member experience for all members
• Plan and facilitate the new member onboarding and training experience in a variety of settings: one-on-one, small, or large group
• Ensure new members have the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to be ready to work on the floor and reinforce critical procedures as needed (e.g., Safety, Food Safety, Johnsonville Way, work environment, role requirements, etc.)
• Ensure Johnsonville's unique culture continues to thrive and serve as a competitive advantage for the organization now and in the future
• Support new members in establishing relationships between their coach, Team Leader, online trainer, and members of the core team
• Consistently seek feedback from members, coaches, and teams regarding onboarding and training opportunities and work collaboratively towards improvement of those processes (new member onboarding, transfer process, RB training, etc.)
• Collaborate with a member-driven team to create standard work instructions for manufacturing processes, audit standard work instructions and revise as needs change
• Track technical training progress and effectiveness; communicate regular updates with Learning & Development Coordinator
• Own and execute the Great First Day program at your facility (PPE, Welcome Signs, Lockers, etc.)
• Contribute to Network-wide Learning and Development Operations projects
• Support Reliability Excellence training as needed and actively participate as a member of the Education and Training Pillar at your facility
• Support Redzone Training and actively seek opportunities for content creating/Training opportunities

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree highly preferred
• 2-3 years food manufacturing experience preferred
• Leadership experience is preferred
• Experience providing instruction and/or training to individuals and groups of people is preferred
• Written and verbal Spanish skills are preferred
• Proven ability to build trusting relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer focus and passion for ensuring a superlative member experience
• Strong focus on following a process and meeting standards
• Organized, detail-oriented with strong follow-up and follow-through skills
• Proven ability to leverage technology to improve performance
• Demonstrated self-development seeks new experiences and challenges; embraces the unfamiliar
• Proficiency in computer programs including Outlook and Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel)
• Ability to adapt well and quickly to change

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a training or educational role within a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with adult learning principles
• Experience with e-learning platforms or tools

Benefits

• Potential for a monthly bonus
• 401k with a company match
• Profit sharing
• Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability and life insurance
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• Competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off
• Tuition reimbursement