Learning and Development Training Coordinator

Employment Type : Hourly

Shift :

Work Arrangement :   Onsite

Position Summary :

The plant Training Coordinator is resposible for delivery of training content, revision of training materials and tracking of training completion, qualification and re-certification of hourly employees.  This role ensures that that the various departments that it supports has the right learning delivered in the proper timeline to support the growth and development of employees.  Responsibility for coordinating training and learning assessment activities to comply with regulatory organizations (such as OSHA, EPA and FDA).  Will utilize eLearning and other electronic tools to deliver training (such as Alchemy, TPC and Foundational Knowledge).  This role will be a key role in the development of competency based learning, introduction of new trianing delivery methods as well as working hand in hand with other departments such as EHS, Quality, WCM and Operations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Facilitate training programs through a variety of written. verbal, hands-on, classroom and electronic / virtual methods.  Validate transfer of knowledge through assessment tools to ensure that new learning is being utilized.
• Assist in conducting employee skill evaluations, track and report on training outcomes, maintain all training documents and records.  Maintain skills matrix and talent development tools and trackers to ensure that plant people capability meets the demands of the business.
• Participate and support change initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, capital investments, plant structure changes and routine plant events as required.  Support FSMA, WCM, EHS, Sanitation and other plant programs.
• Provide status updates to training manager including training completion, key actions in progress / completed, and
• Completes training assessments that will be essential in the review and recommendation of new hires.
• Partner with HR team to support and coordinate off-site training for employees.  Support external employee training held at the facility.
• Manage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment including plant messaging systems.
• Support HR department initirives and efforts as needed.

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Why Join Us :

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses.  We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.  When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.  As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there.  We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits : ​

Physical Demands :

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum : intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Occasional lifting and / or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.  Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment :

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.   Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.  Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and / or legal requirements.  In addition, certain jobs may require employees to :

Diversity & Inclusion :

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.  We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.