Learning and Development Specialist

Johnsonville•Town of Watertown, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting others in developing their God-given talents and achieving success. You will be focused on creating the environment for members to have a great onboarding and training experience. You will be a primary point of contact for onboarding and training at your facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2-3 years food manufacturing experience preferred
Leadership experience is preferred
Experience providing instruction and/or training to individuals and groups of people is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish required
People-centric, loves to train and is passionate about helping people succeed!
Lives up to their promises to themselves and the team by owning your personal commitments
Proven ability to build trusting relationships through humble candor
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer focus and passion for ensuring a superlative member experience
Strong focus on following the process and meeting standards
Organized, detail-oriented with strong follow-up and follow-through skills
Proven ability to leverage technology to improve performance
Demonstrated learning agility and self-development – Seeks new experiences and challenges; embraces the unfamiliar
Proficiency in computer programs including Outlook and Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming environment that offers a great member experience for all members
Plan and facilitate the new member onboarding and training experience in a variety of settings: one-on-one, small, or large group
Ensure new members have the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to be ready to work on the floor and reinforce critical procedures as needed (e.g., Safety, Food Safety, Johnsonville Way, work environment, role requirements, etc.)
Ensure Johnsonville’s unique culture continues to thrive and serve as a competitive advantage for the organization – now and in the future
Support new members in establishing relationships between their coach, Team Leader, on-line trainer, and members of the core team
Consistently seek feedback from members, coaches, and teams regarding onboarding and training opportunities and with collaborative teamwork work towards the improvement of those processes (new member onboarding, transfer process, Result Block training, etc.)
Collaborate with a member driven team to create standard work instructions for manufacturing processes, audit standard work instructions and revise as needs change
Track technical training progress and effectiveness; communicate regular updates with Sr. Learning & Development Coordinator
Own and execute the “Great First Day” program at your facility (PPE, Welcome Signs, Lockers, etc.)
Contribute to Network-wide Learning and Development Operations projects
Support Reliability Excellence training as needed and actively participate as a member of the Education and Training Pillar at your facility