2nd Shift Training And Development Specialist (11am - 8pm)

Ruiz Foods•Denison, TX

21d•$22 - $29

About The Position

The Learning and Development Specialist monitors Operations Team Member training development, product safety and quality, and schedule compliance during operations. The role coaches and trains team members to ensure finished products meet specifications and line efficiencies meet company standards, while supporting quality, schedule attainment, and safe facility operations. The specialist works with Operations and partners with support groups. The role is expected to spend 80% of each shift on the floor training, coaching, providing feedback, and evaluating team members in assigned areas. The specialist also supports onboarding, training records, operational audits, and other duties assigned by the Training and Development Supervisor.

Requirements

High school graduation is preferred and/or a minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience.
Ability to speak and present to large groups regularly.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including earlier or later hours or weekends depending on training needs.
APTD certification or willingness to pursue continuing education.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
High school graduation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Plant Supervisors with training and record keeping for team members in assigned areas.
Become familiar with all plant operations processes and follow company policies and procedures.
Conduct weekly, monthly, and yearly training evaluations, or evaluations as needed.
Verify training documents are current and correct, and retrain team members when necessary, including on OPLs, SWS, and SOPs.
Support activities for customer and third-party audits, including USDA and BRC standards, as needed.
Train team members to set up equipment at startup and monitor their training progress throughout operations.
Provide on-the-floor training, coaching, immediate corrections, and recommendations for new and existing team members throughout the process.
Maintain knowledge of and adhere to safety policies, USDA requirements, GMPs, QA, HACCP, sanitation rules and regulations, and other applicable requirements.
Spend 80% of the shift on the floor training, providing feedback, and evaluating team members in assigned areas.
Assist with onboarding from orientation as needed.
Maintain regular and dependable attendance and punctuality.
Investigate causes of product non-conformance and initiate corrective actions in a timely manner; contact authorized personnel to take appropriate action to eliminate problems.
Assist with other duties and special projects delegated by supervision or management.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Training and Development Supervisor.