Plant Training Resource

WK Kellogg•Battle Creek, MI

6d•$73,680 - $92,100

About The Position

The Plant Training Resource supports training and capability development across the Battle Creek plant. The role helps establish and develop the plant training department, improve onboarding, maintain accurate and audit-ready training records, and ensure consistent execution of plant standards. It works with plant leadership, supervisors, trainers, frontline employees, vendors, and cross-functional partners to support employee development, training initiatives, and continuous improvement. The position develops and updates training programs, materials, skills matrices, standard work, qualification tracking, and reporting. It also supports training facilities and equipment, monitors training budgets and effectiveness, and contributes to broader WK Kellogg Co training and development initiatives. The work combines office and manufacturing plant settings, with frequent time on the plant floor. Training sessions may involve extended periods of standing, presenting, and interacting with groups. Occasional work outside normal hours, including weekends or holidays, and minimal travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of related experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train, coach, and influence leaders and frontline employees.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively across teams, including with supervisors, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
Experience supporting or developing training programs, materials, or learning initiatives.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work off shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication, organization, analytical thinking, and adaptability to change.
General knowledge of food manufacturing or industrial operations.
Demonstrated ability to support training in a plant or production environment.
Experience developing a training department.
Previous experience with audits, skills matrices, and train-the-trainer programs.
Exposure to daily management systems, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Determine the training department structure for salaried and hourly employees.
Create the training department based on recommended structure and business needs.
Establish cross-functional relationships and support plant training initiatives across departments.
Evaluate, update, and improve the onboarding process.
Develop and upskill training department employees.
Create, maintain, and update training records, documentation, and tracking systems.
Create skills matrices for salaried employees.
Consolidate frontline training records and qualification lists across departments.
Maintain audit-ready training records.
Monitor qualification progression and ensure accurate tracking of employee development.
Develop and update training programs, materials, and standard work documentation.
Train and coach trainers and team members to support skill development and consistency.
Track and report training budgets, participation, and effectiveness metrics.
Support broader WK Kellogg training and development initiatives and programs.
Manage training facilities, tools, and equipment to ensure readiness and accessibility.
Gather data and generate reports to support training performance and decision-making.
Support talent development initiatives for hourly employees and partner with plant leadership on training plans.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts and help drive standardization and best practices across the plant.