Training Specialist - Night shift

Vital Farms•Springfield, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist is the designated in-person trainer for processing job tasks. This role measures and documents testing of the Processing Tier Performance system based on testing approved by the Shift Supervisor. The specialist supports continuous improvement and may assist with training in other areas, including inventory control and auditing, product quality, and plant sanitation. The role owns, maintains, documents, and conducts Crew Member training; promotes equitable cross-training; and upholds company policies and guidelines through on-the-job training and documentation. The specialist also conducts impromptu processing audits to check adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and one-point lessons, and reports failures to follow these processes. The specialist sets an example of professionalism, attendance, performance, and policy adherence while supporting the Crew. The position reports directly to the Plant Production Manager and indirectly to the Shift Supervisor for the assigned shift. The schedule is a 2-2-3 rotation with 12-hour night shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Requirements

Must be able to speak, read, and write in English for safety reasons.
At least 1 year of work experience in production or manufacturing.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and basic division.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cross-training matrix and signed training checklists for all Crew Members.
Partner with the Safety and Training Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, and Leads to facilitate training and manage training targets based on the training matrix and shift needs.
Schedule and complete Crew Member training activities.
Routinely audit processing tasks for compliance with SOPs, work instructions, and one-point lessons.
Contribute daily to a weekly training summary.
Educate employees and audit their proficiency in understanding company goals and metrics.
Collect training-related data for company KPIs and other metrics.
Maintain, store, and organize Crew training documentation.
Record and correct efficiency deficits caused by training needs or failure to follow approved training or process documentation.
Incorporate continuous-improvement project work and training aids into training regimens and SOP, work-instruction, and one-point-lesson documentation.
Report individual Crew Member training status to Shift Supervisors, Leads, and the Production Manager.
Assist in creating SOPs and one-point lessons for new processes, implementations, projects, or capital investments.
Assist with training in other areas as needed, including inventory control and auditing, product quality, and plant sanitation.
Perform other duties assigned by the Plant Production Manager.