Technical Training Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Serving as a subject matter expert, this role will serve as a resource for operations employees, fostering excellence in manufacturing operations.
• Conduct on-the-job training related to area's core functional operations to ensure employee is competent to perform their assigned tasks.
• Support operations by providing training for new and existing members through classroom and 1:1 training.
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lecture.
• Make suggestions, design, and develop training material (procedures, OPLs, Work Instructions or other materials) to meet learning objectives.
• Works with other training team members and department leads to create courses (SCORM) in the LMS including learning validations (quizzes).
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts to teach/learn additional programs and provide idea sharing and feedback.
• Review ongoing employee skill level performance, identify gaps and complete skills assessments.
• Work with L&D Admin and L&D Business Partner to monitor training delinquency and forecast in assigned work area to ensure that all training is current, and manufacturing associates remain compliant regarding training requirements.
• Maintain manufacturing process/product knowledge by periodically supporting production.
• Participate in first run meetings, changeovers, and starts ups to ensure adherence to processes and maintain current standards in future trainings.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of training, developing and onboarding employees.
• 3+ years plant manufacturing experience in a food industry or related manufacturing facility.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills. Can build a positive and productive team environment.
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is required.
• Possess strong one-on-one communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet the information needs of the team through regular and effective communication and follow-up.
• Ability to effectively multi-task job responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Very strong administrative and planning skills.
• Knowledge of administrative processes, systems and procedures for area of responsibility.
• Positive, respectful, high energy, team focused, and motivating personality with the team and across functions.
• Team player able to work well with others and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to remain calm, apply good judgment and decision making under pressure.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot a variety of issues (assess a situation, identify the cause, and determine potential solutions).
• Experience and ability to use Microsoft suite of products including Excel
• Available and flexible to work overtime as needed to support the team and the business needs.
• Strong record of performance in the areas of attendance, safety, quality, and productivity.
• High school diploma/GED required; post-secondary education preferred.

Hours, Location and Pay:

We offer a competitive base pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This position works at our Neenah, WI manufacturing facility Tuesday - Friday, 5:30am - 3:30pm with the ability to adjust hours as needed for business needs.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee's first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
• Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.
• The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.