Training Specialist

Agropur Cooperative; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,200 - 100,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking an Operations Training Specialist to coordinate and standardize plant training, ensuring employees are trained, qualified, and able to perform their work safely. You will develop training materials, maintain learning records, support onboarding, and partner with leadership to ensure readiness and compliance across shifts.

A bachelor’s degree in HR, sciences, engineering, or related field and a minimum of five years in manufacturing (dairy preferred) are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in human resources, sciences, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in dairy.
• Experience with filler operations, SOP development, structured training materials, training matrices, and qualification systems is considered an asset.
• An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and standardize plant training activities to ensure employees are trained, qualified, and able to perform their work safely, consistently, and effectively.
• Develop, update, and standardize training materials for workstations, equipment, and plant processes, including One Point Lessons, visual work instructions, job aids, and video content.
• Maintain accurate learning records, training documentation, and related materials to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Coordinate and support onboarding and integration of new employees.
• Develop and maintain training content related to bag fillers and other critical production equipment, including operating practices, troubleshooting, safety, quality, and food safety requirements.
• Support the digitization of training tools and practices, including future tablet based and on demand training solutions.

Skills

Filler operations

SOP development

Training materials

Qualification systems

Education

Bachelor degree in HR/sciences/engineering

Job description

Job Type: Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

'An environment that empowers you to take action:'

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Pension plan with company contributions
• Salary range 004: $80,200 à $100,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

The Operations Training Specialist is responsible for coordinating and standardizing plant training activities to ensure employees are trained, qualified, and able to perform their work safely, consistently, and effectively. This role supports onboarding, operational capability, safety, quality, and compliance by developing training materials, maintaining training systems, assessing effectiveness, and ensuring training content remains current with plant processes and standards. Assess plant learning needs and identify training gaps across departments and work areas. Review job tasks and operational requirements to ensure training content reflects current processes, equipment, and expectations. Develop, update, and standardize training materials for workstations, equipment, and plant processes, including One Point Lessons, visual work instructions, job aids, and video content. Support trainers, supervisors, and leaders in the effective use of workplace training tools, standards, and documentation. Coordinate and support training delivery in partnership with supervisors, subject matter experts, and department trainers. Develop methods to assess employee understanding, qualification, and job readiness, and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs. Maintain accurate learning records, training documentation, and related materials to ensure consistency and compliance. Coordinate and support the onboarding and integration of new employees. Develop and maintain training content related to bag fillers and other critical production equipment, including operating practices, troubleshooting, safety, quality, and food safety requirements. Support the development, maintenance, and standardization of safety procedures and training standards across shifts and departments. Own and maintain the plant Training Matrix, including training status, qualification criteria, refresher needs, and skill currency. Support the development of clear training standards, work expectations, and job-related documentation. Partner with plant leadership to support readiness for Operator Standard Work through the development of required standards and training content. Support the digitization of training tools and practices, including future tablet based and on demand training solutions. Monitor completion of mandatory Workday training and follow up with employees and leaders to maintain compliance. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The individual who will own this role

• Bachelor degree in human resources, sciences, engineering or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in dairy required.
• Experience with filler operations, SOP development, structured training materials, training matrices, and qualification systems is considered an asset.
• An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).