Night Shift Manufacturing Training Lead

The Swan Food Company; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a Training Manager for our Sioux Falls facility to design and implement comprehensive training strategies that elevate technical skills, leadership capabilities, and workplace culture across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in training and development within manufacturing, with preference for food manufacturing experience. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in training, learning and development within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing training programs in food manufacturing or regulated environments is preferred.
• Experience leading training teams and partnering with cross-functional leadership is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive training programs, learning modules, playbooks, and training materials that address technical, behavioral, cultural, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as the SME for learning and development tools, systems, and platforms that support training initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Design and oversee onboarding and development plans, including 30-60-90 day training programs, to support employee success and operational readiness.
• Partner with plant leadership to align training strategies with business goals, workforce development objectives, and operational priorities.
• Lead training and technology transfer initiatives for new equipment, processes, and capital projects to ensure successful implementation and employee adoption.
• Stay current on industry trends, adult learning methodologies, instructional design practices, training technologies, and performance improvement strategies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Operations teams to develop talent pipelines, succession planning initiatives, and employee development programs.
• Build and maintain a systematic approach to learning through the effective use of people, processes, and technology to deliver high-impact training solutions.
• Support communication strategies related to organizational changes, training initiatives, and employee development opportunities.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and assessment methods to evaluate training effectiveness, measure employee competency, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Analyze training outcomes and provide recommendations to leadership regarding workforce capability development and performance enhancement.
• Manage, coach, and develop Training Coordinators and other training personnel to ensure training milestones and objectives are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with all employees’ safety, food safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
• Promote and model company values, ethics, policies, and standards of conduct while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources / Training & Development

Job description

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a Training Manager for our Sioux Falls facility to design and implement comprehensive training strategies that elevate technical skills, leadership capabilities, and workplace culture across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in training and development within manufacturing, with preference for food manufacturing experience. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.