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A leading dairy processor in Brandon, Canada is seeking a Training and Development Leader to oversee and implement training programs for production employees. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with policies and successfully onboarding new hires. Candidates with 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment and strong leadership skills are preferred. This is a 6-month term position with potential for full-time employment.
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
Overview of the Role
Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is responsible for the leading & implementing all training programs for hourly Production employees. This position will ensure compliance with all policies and procedures in relation to training for all Production employees. In addition, this position will be responsible for the onboarding, orientation, and training for all new hires in Production. This is a 6-month term position with the potential to move to a full-time position.
Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.
We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:
· Competitive salaries
· Advantageous corporate agreements
· Full range of group insurance benefits
· Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
· Purchase option of company stocks
· Health and wellness program in the workplace
· Assistance program for employees and their families
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
How you will make contributions that matter:
· Responsible for the administration and development of all training & efficiency programs
· Identify training requirements to support employee development, company goals and legal compliance
· Source and identify training programs to support site requirements, including obtaining manufacturer-issued trainings for new equipment
· Responsible for scheduling and conducting the New Hire Department orientation program
· Responsible for onboarding and training of hourly New Hires, including managing locker administration and facilitating on-the-job training for Health and Safety, GMPs, and other areas as required
· Act as the site point-of-contact for Alchemy by creating and updating learning plans, scheduling training programs, and facilitating the set up and delivery of training programs both in-person and online
· Monitor and update the Training Matrix as needed, archive old training modules, and establish regular communication with department managers to ensure all new and refresher training is completed in a timely manner
· Ensure supervisors are provided with clear direction and support them in delivering job specific training
· Active Supervision by analyzing Production data and provide regular status reports to Management
· Identify and solve opportunities for training program improvements
· Develop positive, motivating, and efficient communication with all employees
· Ensure all training documents are completed and recorded in a timely manner
· Support site employee engagement activities
· Other duties as assigned
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
· 3-5 years in a Manufacturing environment
· Previous experience in a leadership role an asset
· Proven ability to speak in front of an audience and present information in a clear manner
· Sound communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
· Must be self-motivated, results oriented and possess high degree of initiative, and work well with minimal supervision
· Proven leadership skills and strong team orientation
· Flexibility to work shifts outside regular scheduled shift
Core Competencies :
· Emotional Intelligence : recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions in yourself and others, enabling you to navigate complex situations and engage with others more effectively to deliver results
o Self-management
o Relationship management
· Leadership : fostering a collaborative, productive, and inclusive environment that drives individual and collective success
o Accountability
o Communication
o Delegation
o Leading change
o Problem solving and decision-making
o Strategic planning and execution
· Functional : having the right technical skills and know how to do your job well and drive business results
This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!
In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf , and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly . Our caring teams process about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 59 manufacturing facilities and over 19,400 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, Argentina, and the United Kingdom.
All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.