Training Manager - Forsyth, MO

Training Manager - Forsyth, MO

Job Summary
The Training Manager will lead the strategic development, design, and implementation of a world class training program for hourly operations’ personnel at our ADM Forsyth Site.  The Training Manager will work closely with Site Leadership in the development and implementation of a structured training program.  They will then lead the organization in continuous improvement and sustainability of the program and processes. 
 
Work Duties and Required Skills

• Collaborate with external resources to analyze the needs, design, develop, and implement a world class training program.
• Assess training needs for new and existing employees.
• Conduct training and maintain employee training records for blending, encapsulation, tableting, tablet coating, and packaging personnel. 
• Mentor employees to establish an inspiring culture and Site Leadership to assist in support of the training program.
• Identify learning and development industry specific best practices and incorporate them into the ADM programs as appropriate. 
• Collaborate with Corporate L&D and peer L&D Coordinators to drive best practices and consistency of training across the organization.
• Establish relationships with leadership, subject matter experts, operations engineers, managers/supervisors, and staff to support ADM’s training processes.
• Develop and implement standardized training processes and tools that align with all regulatory/Corporate requirements (e.g. OSHA, PSM, ISO, GMP, FDA).
• Implement adult learning methodologies and develop the team to deliver one on one mentoring and instruction, in the field training, small group training, virtual and formal stand up instruction.
• Other duties may be assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 5 years industry experience.
• Prior experience leading / supervising people, preferred.
• Demonstrated self-starter and able to self-monitor with minimal oversight.
• Prior experience in the food and beverage industry is a plus.
• Ability to assess training needs, translate job requirements into training requirements, and coordinate instructional material both during development and in presentations.
• Previous experience assessing performance and skillsets, to determine the appropriate strategy to achieve optimal results
• Ability to appraise performance, including assessing training results. Must be able to identify issues and problem solve.
• Networking skills to help get all others to support the area's training activities, including the ability to encourage and improve the level of engagement within their team.
• Presentation skills suitable to all types of training methods.
• An ambitious work ethic that is a positive role model for all.
• Computer skills and capability with Microsoft Products
• Applicant must be able to work in all types of climates both inside and out including extreme hot and cold temperatures, noisy environments, heights, dusty environments, all of which require use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs, access ladders, catwalks and elevated working platforms across all hours of shift working time.  Job also requires some lifting, sit and stand for long periods of time, work with heights, bending, kneeling and respirator qualified.