Training Supervisor

American Foods Group, LLC • Long Prairie, MN

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About The Position

Long Prairie Packing, an American Foods Group Company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Training Supervisor who will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of all training programs at our beef harvest facility in Long Prairie, Minnesota.
Summary
The training leader will be responsible for developing training materials, conducting hands on training sessions, assessing training needs, and continuously improving training processes to enhance the skills and capabilities of our employees.
Training Program Management
Collaborate with Safety, Quality, and HR leadership to keep new hire training content up to date.
Sustain the Extreme Ownership by coaching and reinforcing the Laws of Combat and other desired behaviors.
Champion the Management Trainee and Supervisor Development Programs by partnering with the learning and development team and supporting the participants.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) and point of contact for any Alchemy training.
Partner with Learning and Development to implement training and initiatives.
Develop and maintain training materials, modules, and resources.
Training Delivery
Oversee all training efforts including new hire, cross training, and leadership.
Observe and provide feedback to trainers both positive and constructive.
Ensure training is an engaging and hands on experience that uses in person, technology, and on the job components.
Conduct training when a trainer is not available.
Training Evaluation and Improvement
Ensure that knowledge checks are completed and passed. When not completed, arrange retesting.
Evaluate the training programs by collecting feedback from new hires after 30 days of training. Using the feedback to make positive.
Review data to identify knowledge & skill gaps.
Create skill assessments to ensure new hires have the skills as well as the knowledge.
Foster a continuous improvement mindset with the team and the site, ensuring the training is the most effective it can be.
Compliance and Documentation
Validate that all training activities align with industry regulations, company policies, and safety guidelines.
Maintain accurate and current training records, showing employee progress and certifications.
Ensure training programs meet and exceed compliance standards.
Team Collaboration
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Safety, and QA. Identify training needs and efficiently resolve the issues.
Partner with plant leadership in all departments to monitor and evaluate quality of training programs.
NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Previous operations experience in meat or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in instructional design, training development, and adult learning principles.
• Strong understanding of Safety protocols, Operations, Quality, and Leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and train diverse groups of employees.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities.
• Strong computer skills including experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in training, preferably in a beef harvest facility.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Experience in the beef processing industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, and management of all training programs
• Developing training materials
• Conducting hands on training sessions
• Assessing training needs
• Continuously improving training processes
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, and HR leadership to keep new hire training content up to date.
• Sustain the Extreme Ownership by coaching and reinforcing the Laws of Combat and other desired behaviors.
• Champion the Management Trainee and Supervisor Development Programs by partnering with the learning and development team and supporting the participants.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) and point of contact for any Alchemy training.
• Partner with Learning and Development to implement training and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain training materials, modules, and resources.
• Oversee all training efforts including new hire, cross training, and leadership.
• Observe and provide feedback to trainers both positive and constructive.
• Ensure training is an engaging and hands on experience that uses in person, technology, and on the job components.
• Conduct training when a trainer is not available.
• Ensure that knowledge checks are completed and passed. When not completed, arrange retesting.
• Evaluate the training programs by collecting feedback from new hires after 30 days of training. Using the feedback to make positive.
• Review data to identify knowledge & skill gaps.
• Create skill assessments to ensure new hires have the skills as well as the knowledge.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset with the team and the site, ensuring the training is the most effective it can be.
• Validate that all training activities align with industry regulations, company policies, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and current training records, showing employee progress and certifications.
• Ensure training programs meet and exceed compliance standards.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Safety, and QA. Identify training needs and efficiently resolve the issues.
• Partner with plant leadership in all departments to monitor and evaluate quality of training programs.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for the Company's discretionary annual bonus plan and merit increases.
• Comprehensive benefits packages include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Our company supports your career growth with ongoing learning and training programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager