Training Specialist

Kerry Group • Byesville, OH

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About The Position

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
The Training Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs that support operational excellence, compliance, and employee development for the Byesville, OH facility. This role ensures that all training initiatives align with Kerry’s standards, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement goals.

Requirements

• Education Bachelor’s degree in HR, Training, or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience 3+ years in training, teaching or in learning & development, preferably in manufacturing or food industry.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and LMS platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Delivery & Facilitation of various training programs.
• Create any training resources needed, including work instructions and Alchemy content.
• Identify training needs and opportunities throughout Kerry Byesville.
• Conduct classroom and on-the-job training sessions.
• Support and embrace CI (Continuous Improvement) culture and methodology.
• Follow compliance & standards.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and promoting the skills matrix program.
• Ensure training meets Kerry SOPs, HSE guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all training activities.
• Ensure timely re-certification for mandatory programs (e.g., HSE, WHMIS, forklift).
• Track training effectiveness and adjust programs based on feedback.
• Maintain accurate records in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ability to collaborate with all departments
• Partner with HR, department managers, and PMO to align training with business needs.
• Support onboarding and career development programs.
• Any other task assigned by the Department Manager or the Plant Director

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees