Training Supervisor - Nights

Wells Enterprises; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is seeking a Training Supervisor to develop and implement training programs for operations and technical skills at the Le Mars facility.

You will assess needs, source curriculum, deliver courses, and work with plant leadership to build cross-training and ensure strong workforce performance.

This role leads a team of trainers, collaborates across HR and logistics, and requires night shifts.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant and progressive experience in training, development and organizational development disciplines.
• Knowledge of organizational development principles, methods, assessments, and interventions.
• Knowledge of current professional organizational development and training and development principles and techniques.
• Skill mastery in instructional design and curriculum development processes.
• Highly skilled in the facilitation of learning solutions and presentation skills to all levels of the organization.
• Proficient use in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to establish strong relationships throughout the organization and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside of Wells Enterprises.
• Able to differentiate among competing demands and establish or shift priorities as needed.
• Ability to present a positive brand for the Training department and Wells Enterprises.
• Able to work in a collaborative environment, multi-task, and work within aggressive timeframes with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work with highly confidential information.
• Reports to - Training Manager One Campus
• Direct Reports - Up to 10 direct reports to include – Operations Trainers. Operations Trainer-Technical and Operations Trainer-Logistics

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and monitor situations influencing headcount and scheduling, and adjust accordingly.
• Assesses training needs in operations and technical roles; resolve issues; evaluate training products and methods.
• Identifies challenges and opportunities; recommends improvements to training programs.
• Work with plant leadership and training department to support cross training and skill depth; manage Kronos.
• Work with Operations and HR to fill open skilled labor positions and communicate gaps.
• Partner with Logistics to meet training needs.
• Lead a team of trainers across specialties and ensure business needs are met.
• Must be able to work night shift, 5:00pm-3:00am CST.

Skills

Training & development

Instructional design

Facilitation

Curriculum development

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Communication

Prioritization

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Training and Development

Bachelor's of Science in Organizational Development

Masters preferred in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office software

Job description

Job Description

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Engineering

The Role

This position will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and implementing training programs relating to operations and technical skill development of employees. The training supervisor will assess the needs, implement training and development plans to enhance the effectiveness of the workforce in order to enhance overall performance. With input from a variety of sources, this position will analyze training needs, develop / source curriculum, deliver / outsource courses, follow proven, successful program formats and certifications of completion.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively identify and monitor situations which may drive changes or updates to the plants ability to meet required production/work demands from an overall direct headcount perspective and adjust accordingly. Monitor, communicate, and address situations where scheduling issues or changes are negatively impacting the facility or business.


• Assesses training needs in operations, skilled/technical roles or general training areas; identifies and resolves training issues; reviews and evaluates training products, methods and procedures to ensure timely delivery of high-quality training programs.


• Identifies challenges and opportunities such as operational changes or industry developments that training could improve. Proactively makes recommendations to training programs and processes to meet these challenges.


• Works with plant leadership and training department where needed to support and drive the training and cross training of crew leads, assistant machine operators, CAT Bs, technical and logistics-based positions to build skill depth. Works with Training and Development Program Manager in the creation and execution of the various technical field training plans. Include the management of employee skill sets in Kronos


• Work with and support plant operations and HR regarding filling open skilled labor positions and communicating opportunities and risks within our processes and practices around gaps in skilled headcount.


• Partners closely with the Logistics group to ensure their training needs are being met.


• Leads a team of trainers in differing specialties and ensures they are meeting the needs of the business and operations they support.


• Must be able to work night shift schedule. Shift hours are 5:00pm to 3:00am CST.

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's of Science in Training and Development, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Human Resource Development; Masters preferred


• 5 years of relevant and progressive experience in training, development and organizational development disciplines.


• Knowledge of organizational development principles, methods, assessments, and interventions. Knowledge of current professional organizational development and training and development principles and techniques.


• Skill mastery in instructional design and curriculum development processes.


• Highly skilled in the facilitation of learning solutions and presentation skills to all levels of the organization.


• Proficient use in Microsoft Office software.


• Ability to establish strong relationships throughout the organization and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside of Wells Enterprises.


• Able to differentiate among competing demands and establish or shift priorities as needed.


• Ability to present a positive brand for the Training department and Wells Enterprises.


• Able to work in a collaborative environment, multi-task, and work within aggressive timeframes with minimal supervision.


• Proven ability to work with highly confidential information.


• Reports to - Training Manager One Campus


• Direct Reports - Up to 10 direct reports to include – Operations Trainers. Operations Trainer-Technical and Operations Trainer-Logistics


• Indirect Reports - N/A

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.