Plant Training Specialist

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 72,200 - 99,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Day-1

401(k) with company matching

Tuition/Education assistance programs

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is looking for a Plant Training Specialist to oversee the plant's learning management and training initiatives. You will manage training programs and ensure compliance while developing course content within Mpower.

The ideal candidate will have strong facilitation skills, experience in curriculum development, and a background in manufacturing. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) match, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in human resources or technical training roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary owner of plant learning management and content management systems.
• Conduct onboarding and other training as needed.
• Analyze training effectiveness and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Curriculum development experience

Facilitation skills

Learning Management System (LMS) administration

Strong relationship building skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mpower

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a Plant Training Specialist!

We are a farmer-owned co‑op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done.

A Day in the Life...

• Act as primary owner of plant learning management and content management systems (Mpower, etc.), inclusive of program governance like: managing users, reporting participation rates, developing content, managing and assigning relevant content, reporting and troubleshooting
• Identify and develop hourly trainers through ongoing facilitation of train the trainer sessions; ensure trainers are fully equipped to deliver high quality instruction, maintain training standards, and continuously evaluate and elevate trainer effectiveness
• Administer the onboarding program, including assigning trainers, and ensuring compliance with program requirements
• Create content, develop courses within Mpower
• Conduct onboarding and other training as needed
• Work independently within established procedures; facilitate open communication with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Coordinate training schedules, inclusive of in‑plant and external training programs, to minimize production disruptions
• Assess external vendors for training effectiveness; research and recommend training partners
• Collaborate with Training peers across the plant networks to align content, delivery, and application
• Analyze training effectiveness and implement corrective action plans with measurable outcomes
• Act as site champion for all training initiatives

What We Are Looking For:

• Manufacturing experience
• Previous curriculum development experience
• Strong facilitation and technical training skills
• Learning Management System (LMS) administration
• Solid IT/computer application skills, including full proficiency with Office Suite
• Strong relationship building, motivation, and negotiation skills
• Analytical, troubleshooting
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, quality assurance requirements, and industry‑specific regulations
• Understanding of training documentation standards and audit requirements
• Awareness of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies for process optimization

Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience in human resources, technical training roles, learning and development, or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional partners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience in using or administering learning management systems (i.e., Workday Learning, Cornerstone, TalentLMS)
• Experience with authoring tools (i.e., Camtasia, Articulate, Canva)
• Training facilitation or teaching experience
• Comfort with virtual instructor‑led delivery platforms (i.e., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Experience working in an organization with competency‑based development

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift low to medium weight (10-30 lbs) materials on an occasional basis.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb ladders and traverse catwalks.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Preferred)

Work Experience

At least 3 Years of Experience

Annual Salary

$72,200 - $99,330

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day‑1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • 1:1 health coaching
  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year‑end
• Short‑Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro‑rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back‑up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike— we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower‑owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower‑owners.
• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower‑owners, customers, consumers and each other.
• Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.