TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Pilgrim; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim in Louisville, KY seeks an experienced trainer supervisor to develop and oversee classroom training, mentor staff, and align programs with quality standards. The role requires building internal partnerships to create effective training solutions and delivering measurable training results.

Responsibilities include coordinating scheduling, maintaining training materials, and generating management reports. A background in food production training and strong facilitation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of progressive classroom training experience.
• One to two years of supervisory experience in food production, preferably Pork or Beef.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Bilingual preferred.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence.
• Solid time-management and project-management skills.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise a staff of trainers: set goals and standards, train and mentor, evaluate performance, and oversee their daily operations in accordance with company’s policies and quality standards.
• Consult with internal areas on potential training needs; work directly with internal customers to develop new training programs and determine resources.
• Actively solicit feedback on training programs, and resolve issues elevated from internal customers regarding the delivery/quality of training programs.
• Establish and maintain processes and procedures that ensure smooth delivery of classroom training, including scheduling, instructor notes for all training programs, creating and updating training manuals, etc.
• Generate reports on training-related topics at management's request
• Develop and implement retention initiatives at the plant level.
• Assess and Analyze training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
• Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Classroom training

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Time management

Project management

Education

Higher education preferred

Job description

A minimum of two years of progressive classroom training experience.

One to two years of supervisory experience in food production, preferably Pork or Beef.

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Bilingual preferred.

Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence.

Solid time-management and project-management skills.

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and supervise a staff of trainers: set goals and standards, train and mentor, evaluate performance, and oversee their daily operations in accordance with company’s policies and quality standards.

Consult with internal areas on potential training needs; work directly with internal customers to develop new training programs and determine resources.

Actively solicit feedback on training programs, and resolve issues elevated from internal customers regarding the delivery/quality of training programs.

Establish and maintain processes and procedures that ensure smooth delivery of classroom training, including scheduling, instructor notes for all training programs, creating and updating training manuals, etc.

Generate reports on training-related topics at management's request

Develop and implement retention initiatives at the plant level.

Assess and Analyze training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.

Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.

Other duties as assigned

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled .

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Our mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity