Training and Development Manager

Position Profile:

Responsible for development, delivery, and administration of the Training and Development Program, systems, and processes for Red Monkey Foods. Training programs include Safety, GMP, Food Safety, and position/skills training, as well as professional development. Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop content, target audiences, and delivery methodology for employee training. Collaborates with organizational leadership to develop and execute training schedules for targeted audiences. Develops, monitors and publishes training KPI’s. Manages training records and retention to ensure compliance with required regulatory training.

Job Accountabilities and Duties:

• Training Program – Companywide

• • Responsible for strategically driving the facility training efforts, utilizing input and direction from all plant departments to develop training programs based on need, continuous improvement, and on-the-job training; work with subject matter experts to develop and implement the training plan, coordinating a facilitator, and evaluating the training within specific timelines.
  • Implements and conducts specific development and training programs on an ongoing basis.
  • Coordinate and perform new employee orientations.
  • Facilitates monthly training sessions per Training Schedule
  • Accountable for program effectiveness measurement and revisions.
  • Assists in the development of specific programs and action plans to address established training and development priorities.
  • Identifies relevant “best practices” through benchmarking and research; recommends specific processes, tools, and methodologies to address priorities.
  • Manage Training Program records for all employees.
  • Assist in training and implementation of new initiatives and programs.
  • Partner with HR, Quality Assurance, Safety, and Operations to identify, develop, and administer training that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Teamwork and Collaboration. Acts as a key member of the Continuous Improvement Team. Actively engages in team meetings and provides timely feedback to team regarding training and development topics. May provide and/or receive input from across functional boundaries. Understands organizational mesh points and potential synergies. Integrates team efforts across business segments and channels. Understands available resources, both in the organization and outside of the organization and utilizes those resources when appropriate.
• Leadership. Acts with integrity. Treats others with dignity and respect. Models behavior that is consistent with Red Monkey Foods’ Values. Delivers on commitments and deadlines and holds others accountable for the same.
• Employee Relations. Provides an open access and resource for any and all employees to bring forward ideas, issues, or concerns. Actively listens to employee concerns and provides council and support toward a satisfactory resolution. Protects employee confidentiality, unless there is risk of harm to others or the business. Takes appropriate steps to resolves issues.
• Communication. Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization. Demonstrates excellent presentation, oral, and written communication skills, including facilitating and giving presentations. Communicates effectively and professionally to both internal and external parties using appropriate methods and technology. Executes outstanding customer communication and relationship building techniques.
• Demonstrated Business Acumen. Understands cause and effect relationships with regard to variables that impact the business viability of the organization.

Incumbent Profile:

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 3 years of progressive work experience in Training and Development, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Good analytical ability, including the ability to analyze statistical data and make sound recommendations.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of training and development programs and practices in a manufacturing environment
• Must be innovative and performance and quality driven.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or relevant software packages

Core Values

At Red Monkey Foods, we believe that our success is built upon the strong foundation of our core values. These values guide every decision we make and every action we take. We are committed to creating an environment where these values are not just words on a page but are lived out daily by every member of our team.

As an employee of Red Monkey Foods, you will play a crucial role in upholding and exemplifying these values in all aspects of your work. From how you interact with colleagues and clients to the quality and creativity you bring to your work, your commitment to our values will drive our collective success.

Red Monkey Foods Values:

• Do the Right Thing
• Treat Everyone with Dignity and Respect
• Be Curious
• Be Passionate
• Sweat the Execution

Together, through exemplifying these values in our day-to-day decision-making processes, we can and will build a company that stomps the competition and is rewarding for those who make it happen!

Red Monkey Foods is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Red Monkey Foods recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.