Sr. Training Specialist – Operations

Saputo Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$73,815 - $96,885•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Training Specialist supports the design, development, delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of learning and workforce development programs for U.S. divisional production and warehouse operations. Working with subject matter experts, site leadership, and other stakeholders, the role develops training content, facilitates learning programs, manages training activities, administers training systems, and tracks program effectiveness. Learning solutions support three tiers: Workforce Readiness and Compliance; Operational Capability Development; and Leadership and Workforce Development. The position develops blended learning materials and long-term curricula, facilitates workshops and events, designs learner assessments, and manages curriculum documentation and implementation. It also supports the divisional learning management system (LMS), including administration, technical and system training, and accurate content and record keeping across locations. The role uses technological applications to translate and transcribe learning content and documentation. The position is based in a hybrid office in Milwaukee, with four days in the office and one day remote. It requires work in a manufacturing environment, use of required personal protective equipment, physical activity including lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasional travel up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, business administration, or human resources.
Three years of relevant experience in education, training, or adult learning.
Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), Articulate 360 Suite (including Storyline and Rise), Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with learning theories and instructional design models.
Ability to write effective communications, instructional text, and audio or video scripts for various delivery modalities.
Ability to deliver results while managing multiple projects and balancing resources, timing, and learning-outcome quality.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, changing temperatures, and standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and maneuvering around manufacturing equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a bump cap and hearing and eye protection, as well as additional PPE required for position activities.
Ability to travel occasionally, up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Work with subject matter experts and external suppliers to design learning solutions, objectives, and content.
Design and develop training materials using blended learning, adult-learning methodologies, and established team standards and best practices.
Facilitate training content for workshops, programs, and events.
Apply instructional design theories, practices, and methods, including ADDIE and 70-20-10 models.
Create long-term curricula across competencies and locations.
Prepare online curriculum content for audio recording and editing, create visual elements, and support development using authoring software such as Articulate 360 Suite as needed.
Determine criteria for evaluating learner performance and recommend or develop assessment surveys.
Develop classroom curriculum materials, including illustrated presentations, learner guides, job aids, role-play exercises, and handouts.
Manage and maintain curriculum, materials, and process documentation; oversee training program implementation and execution; and present curricula to stakeholders as needed.
Manage new content in the LMS across locations and ensure accurate, up-to-date records.
Assist with divisional LMS administration and provide technical and system training support.
Use technological applications to translate and transcribe learning content, materials, and documentation.