Plant Training Specialist

Reser's Fine Foods•Salem, OR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Training Specialist supports the development of production employees by delivering training programs and other learning activities; tracking, maintaining, and reporting training status; managing coordination, communication, and other administrative tasks within the training function; and partnering with plant management and HR to support the “Employer of Choice” cornerstone. This position may require working an alternative schedule from time to time to support all shifts within the plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills required
Must have strong interpersonal skills and high-level of emotional intelligence
Basic presentation skills
Practical knowledge of Microsoft 365 – primarily Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Co-Pilot

Nice To Haves

2+ years in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution center is preferred
Customer service experience is preferred
English/Spanish bi-lingual preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver standard production New Hire Orientation (NHO): Provide a positive, engaging orientation for new hires.
Coordinate and deliver standard production New Hire Orientation (NHO): Ensure completion of required compliance training for every new hire.
Coordinate and deliver standard production New Hire Orientation (NHO): Partner with HR management and Talent Acquisition on process and content requirements.
Instruct the L.E.A.D. program: Obtain course certification and deliver program content.
Instruct the L.E.A.D. program: Collaborate with L&D leadership to develop and enhance training materials.
Instruct the L.E.A.D. program: Coordinate, schedule, and perform administrative tasks associated with program requirements.
Instruct the L.E.A.D. program: Manage communication assets and their use.
Support onboarding and other training activities for production employees: Deliver training content as certified and assigned.
Support onboarding and other training activities for production employees: Coach and provide performance feedback as appropriate
Support onboarding and other training activities for production employees: Maintain training materials, coordinate schedules, communicate program-related information, and perform other administrative tasks as assigned.
Administer training systems and tools: Follow established checklists and work instructions
Administer training systems and tools: Track and report training status for production training deliverables
Administer training systems and tools: Ensure accurate data entry and system maintenance
Administer training systems and tools: Effectively use systems and tools as designed to support learning initiatives and their goals.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts: Engage and collaborate with production and HR management on new hire assimilation and production training support and reinforcement activities
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts: Enhance program content and training deliverables
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts: Prioritize customer needs and optimize learning experience
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts: Identify and recommend process improvements
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts: Support the development and execution of training-related projects and initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts: Engage in ongoing professional development to strengthen skills and knowledge