Manufacturing Training & Development Leader

Gehl-Food-; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On demand pay

Quarterly bonuses

Full benefits package

Generous PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gehl-Food- is seeking a Training & Development Specialist to lead the design and delivery of training programs across aseptic food manufacturing facilities in South Carolina and Wisconsin. The role partners with plant leadership to close training gaps, strengthen workforce capability, and drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.

You will own training strategy, develop engaging content, and build sustainable systems that support operational excellence, with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience (food or regulated environment preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Experience developing or delivering training programs or materials.
• Ability to coach, influence, and mentor teams at all levels.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel 10-15% across company locations (SC, WI, CA).
• Leadership mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute training programs across food, bottle, and TetraPak production lines.
• Partner with plant leaders to align training with business goals and performance targets.
• Develop and maintain training content (SOPs, OPLs, manuals, videos, multimedia tools).
• Create engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences and learning styles.
• Analyze training data to identify gaps, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement.
• Build and mentor a network of trainers and future training leaders.
• Collaborate with SMEs and HR to enhance onboarding and career development programs.
• Maintain training systems, documentation, and standard work processes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with food safety (GFSI), quality standards, GMPs, and safety regulations.
• Support cross-site collaboration and share best practices across facilities.
• Provide updates and insights to Operations leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Analytical thinking

Training program development

Communication skills

Team coaching

Data-driven mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gehl-Food- is seeking a Training & Development Specialist to lead the design and delivery of training programs across aseptic food manufacturing facilities in South Carolina and Wisconsin. The role partners with plant leadership to close training gaps, strengthen workforce capability, and drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.

You will own training strategy, develop engaging content, and build sustainable systems that support operational excellence, with