Technical Training Supervisor — Lean Manufacturing Leader

Golden State Foods; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation available

Job summary

Golden State Foods KanPak in Wichita, KS is seeking a Training Supervisor to drive development, execution, and continuous improvement of technical training and employee development programs. This role aligns workforce capability with site goals and IWS initiatives to ensure safety, quality, and business excellence.

The role requires 5+ years of managing training programs in manufacturing or industrial environments, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Engineering, Organizational Development, or related field required; STEM preferred.
• 5+ years managing training programs in manufacturing or industrial environments; food preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive technical training strategy aligned with plant goals and the site master plan.
• Manage and mature training systems, processes, and digital tools, including LMS, digital knowledge libraries, and automated solutions.
• Lead the development and deployment of technical curriculum, role-based learning paths, and skills matrices to support and develop high-performing work teams.
• Partner with plant leadership to assess capability gaps and ensure training aligns with safety, quality, and business objectives.
• Utilize instructional design and adult learning principles to create and deliver engaging training materials (SOPs, OPLs, videos, eLearning, etc.).
• Leverage digital platforms (SharePoint, Power BI, Alchemy, Docebo, AI-based tools, eLearning software) to enhance learning effectiveness and accessibility.
• Lead and coach trainers, cross-functional teams, and SMEs through the Train-the-Trainer program, ensuring consistent and effective knowledge transfer.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation processes for new hires and internal role transitions.
• Develop and maintain qualification assessment tools (step-up/learning cards) for each operational role.
• Partner with shift leaders and supervisors to ensure consistent qualification and readiness across teams.
• Define and monitor KPIs such as qualification rates, performance trends, and quality/safety outcomes.
• Adjust training strategies based on audits, feedback, and performance data.
• Prepare and distribute training reports regularly to stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a team of SMEs through coaching and performance management.
• Promote a collaborative learning culture across all departments.
• Ensure alignment between training and functions like HR, Quality, Maintenance, Operations, and Safety.
• Oversee training budgets and vendor relationships; pursue grants or external funding where applicable.
• Visibility and presence on off-shifts and weekends when necessary; 50/50 production floor to office ratio

Skills

Project management

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development

STEM preferred

Tools

Alchemy LMS

Docebo LMS

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Golden State Foods KanPak in Wichita, KS is seeking a Training Supervisor to drive development, execution, and continuous improvement of technical training and employee development programs. This role aligns workforce capability with site goals and IWS initiatives to ensure safety, quality, and business excellence.

The role requires 5+ years of managing training programs in manufacturing or industrial environments, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.