Training & Development Specialist | 1st Shift

Gehl Food & Beverage•Village of Germantown, WI

13d•$28 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Training & Development Manager, the Training & Development Specialist leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs across aseptic food manufacturing facilities in South Carolina and Wisconsin. This role partners with plant leadership to close training gaps, strengthen workforce capability, and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. You’ll own training strategy execution, develop engaging content, and build sustainable systems that support operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
3–5 years of manufacturing experience (food or regulated environment preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
Experience developing or delivering training programs or materials
Ability to coach, influence, and mentor teams at all levels
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
Leadership mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Willingness to travel 20–40% across company locations (SC, WI, CA)

Responsibilities

Own and execute training programs across food, bottle, and TetraPak production lines
Partner with plant leaders to align training with business goals and performance targets
Develop and maintain training content (SOPs, OPLs, manuals, videos, multimedia tools)
Create engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences and learning styles
Analyze training data to identify gaps, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement
Build and mentor a network of trainers and future training leaders
Collaborate with SMEs and HR to enhance onboarding and career development programs
Maintain training systems, documentation, and standard work processes
Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics
Ensure compliance with food safety (GFSI), quality standards, GMPs, and safety regulations
Support cross-site collaboration and share best practices across facilities
Provide updates and insights to Operations leadership