We are seeking an experienced Organizational Development and Training Manager to join our team! This position is responsible for the overall assessment, development and coordination of all training activities and professional development of Hourly and Salaried employees.

Duties:

• Assess and evaluate training requirements for existing positions.
• Assist with the technical training of new Hourly employees and managers when hired.
• Coordinate technical training for both Stauffer facilities.
• Update all job description competencies and make revisions as necessary.
• Evaluate current New Hire Orientation training and upgrade and revise as appropriate.
• Develop a Train-the-Trainer program to certify employees as trainers.
• Assess needs, and develop Organizational / Management Development training for salaried employees, Supervisors, and Managers
• Mentoring, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Time Management.
• Maintain accurate and complete employee files concerning training and development profiles for salary and hourly employees.
• Ensure standardization in training processes, tools and curriculum across plants.
• Develop and maintain training reports.
• Develop and source external Training resources to support internal capabilities.
• Develop & Train lesson plans, training materials, and teaching plans.
• Support Production, Finance, Sales, Quality and Purchasing areas in order to provide adequate training to introduce new product as well as processes.
• Develop and implements training and visual job aids as required.
• Supervises and advises the plant training coordinators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Business or Education related discipline.
• Experience in a Training & Development role in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience in developing curriculum and administering Training programs including but not limited to, classroom, computer based and on the job training.
• Experience in developing presentations is a must. Video editing and CBT development experience a plus.

Computer Skills

• Experience with authoring software including PowerPoint, Articulate, Captivate, Photoshop.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher.
• Digital Photography.
• Digital video recording and editing.
• Digital voice recording and editing.
• LiveMeeting, WebEx, or NetMeeting.
• LMS or LCMS experience.

If you are passionate about employee development, possess a blend of instructional design skills, and have a knack for utilizing learning technology effectively, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Organizational Development and Training Manager position.

About Us:

The Meiji Group was founded in Japan in 1916. For nearly a century, it has provided a broad range of products including confectionery, dairy, baby food, infant formula, sports nutritionals, health and beauty items, as well as pharmaceuticals.

Meiji America Inc., founded in 2011, as the United States division distributes Meiji branded confections as well as Stauffer’s branded cookies and crackers in the US market.

Meiji manufactures and distributes a variety of unique confectionery and snack products including HELLO PANDA™, YAN YAN™ and CHOCOROOMS®.

Stauffer’s is best recognized for its original animal crackers, but the company also produces a variety of crackers and cookies in two bakeries within the United States. Stauffer’s roots are in York, Pennsylvania where the first animal crackers were produced in 1871.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Meiji America / D.F. Stauffer’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters

Meiji America Inc. / D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Meiji America employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person