Plant Training Specialist

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ocean Spray is seeking a Plant Training Specialist to oversee the plant training system, develop curricula with SMEs, and manage training budgets and calendars. The role includes delivering classroom and on-the-job training and evaluating program effectiveness to support plant teams.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, curriculum development expertise, and proficiency with LMS platforms and Office tools. Strong collaboration and adherence to regulatory standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in manufacturing training or related field.
• Proven curriculum development and training delivery experience.
• Strong facilitation skills and LMS administration experience.
• Proficient with Office productivity tools and documentation standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and quality/regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer training systems for plant operations and track engagement.
• Develop training materials and curricula with SMEs.
• Manage training budgets and calendars.
• Deliver classroom and on-the-job training to manufacturing staff.
• Assess program effectiveness and maintain training documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize training experiences.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Curriculum dev

Training facilitation

LMS admin

Office Suite

Relationship building

Analytical skills

OSHA knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday Learning

Cornerstone

TalentLMS

Camtasia

Articulate

Canva

Job description

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Training Specialist!

We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.

The Plant Training Specialist will be responsible for administering comprehensive training systems for plant operations. You will develop training materials, document team member engagement, and evaluate program effectiveness. Additionally, you will develop training budgets, maintain a training calendar, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive training experiences for plant teams.

A Day in the Life

• Provide oversight and administration of the Plant training systems and procedures.
• Identify appropriate training solutions for employees/workgroups and develop, coordinate, and delivery of stated training.
• Implement and administer a comprehensive, electronic Training Administration system.
• Manage scheduling communications, track, monitor, and document employee participation in training activities, and maintain all training records.
• Design curriculum and partner with functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop training content and delivery strategy.
• Delivers classroom and OJT training to manufacturing employees as appropriate.
• Develop and monitor spending plan against departmental budget.
• Maintain training programs calendar and track fulfillment of training requirements for all plant employees.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record training activities for program effectiveness.

What We Are Looking For

• Manufacturing experience
• Previous curriculum development experience
• Strong facilitations 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.

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

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

Education

Bachelor's or University Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience

At least 3 Years of Experience

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.

Who We Are

We 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.
• Inclusive 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.

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, the cooperative's cranberries are currently featured in more than a thousand great-tasting, good-for-you products in over 100 countries worldwide. The innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of our founders remains rooted in our cooperative's culture, and most of all, our purpose of connecting our farms to families for a better life.