Plant Training Coordinator

Ocean Spray Cranberries•Tomah, WI

23h

About The Position

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Training Coordinator! 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. In this role, The Plant Training Coordinator will be responsible for administering comprehensive training systems for plant team members inclusive of technical training, required compliance training, new hire onboarding, and more. You will develop training materials, document team member completion, and evaluate program effectiveness. Additionally, you will lead the Train the Trainer program, lead training efforts, maintain a training calendar, administer the MPOWER LMS, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive training experiences for all plant team members. A Day in the Life... Act as primary owner of plant learning management and content management systems (Mpower, etc.), inclusive of program governance like: managing users, reporting participation rates, developing content, managing and assigning relevant content, reporting and troubleshooting Identify and develop hourly trainers through ongoing facilitation of train‑the‑trainer sessions; ensure trainers are fully equipped to deliver high‑quality instruction, maintain training standards, and continuously evaluate and elevate trainer effectiveness Administer the onboarding program, including assigning trainers, and ensuring compliance with program requirements Create content, develop courses within Mpower Conduct onboarding and other training as needed Work independently within established procedures; facilitate open communication with cross-functional stakeholders Coordinate training schedules, inclusive of in-plant and external training programs, to minimize production disruptions Assess external vendors for training effectiveness; research and recommend training partners Collaborate with Training peers across the plant networks to align content, delivery, and application Analyzes training effectiveness and implements corrective action plans with measurable outcomes Act as site champion for all training initiatives

Requirements

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.
Required Minimum 3 years’ experience in human resources, technical training roles, learning and development, or a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Act as primary owner of plant learning management and content management systems (Mpower, etc.), inclusive of program governance like: managing users, reporting participation rates, developing content, managing and assigning relevant content, reporting and troubleshooting
Identify and develop hourly trainers through ongoing facilitation of train‑the‑trainer sessions; ensure trainers are fully equipped to deliver high‑quality instruction, maintain training standards, and continuously evaluate and elevate trainer effectiveness
Administer the onboarding program, including assigning trainers, and ensuring compliance with program requirements
Create content, develop courses within Mpower
Conduct onboarding and other training as needed
Work independently within established procedures; facilitate open communication with cross-functional stakeholders
Coordinate training schedules, inclusive of in-plant and external training programs, to minimize production disruptions
Assess external vendors for training effectiveness; research and recommend training partners
Collaborate with Training peers across the plant networks to align content, delivery, and application
Analyzes training effectiveness and implements corrective action plans with measurable outcomes
Act as site champion for all training initiatives

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