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Senior Technical Training Specialist

Nestlé Purina North America
Fairburn, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary:

Since the doors opened in 1972, our Atlanta factory has grown dramatically into a state-of-the-art facility. With safety at the forefront of our minds, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®, Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Friskies®, Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®. Our factory also does its part for the environment by conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, maintaining zero waste for disposal and more. This plant location is situated along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta—an area that nearly 6 million residents and many of our associates call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast, and together, we contribute to the growth of businesses and population, building the city's strong logistics, entertainment and film, and health services industries.

As a Senior Technical Training Specialist, you are responsible for the overall management of all technical maintenance competency building (World Class Manufacturing), Education & Training (E&T), leadership initiatives and pillar activities involving the factory maintenance personnel, as well as all technical training that occurs within a factory Technical Training Center (TTC).

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support, coordinate and oversee the development of standardized onboarding for the factory technical (maintenance) teams
  • Monitor and coordinate ongoing onboarding and competence management for maintenance personnel at factory location as well as the determination of onboarding content and plans for development of materials for key competencies
  • Coordinate efforts and oversee deployment of a digital competence management platform (Poka, Power BI and other solutions) and development of a digital structure strategy for maintenance space
  • Coordinate efforts, monitor and recommend improvements to World Class Technical Training Center, including development of technical training modules and oversight of technical training curriculum development
  • Prepare and communicate education and training rollout plans related to maintenance personnel/activities including selection of key activities, priorities for rollout, scope (lines, area etc.) and glidepath for results
  • Act as a change agent, promoting the vision and the path to manufacturing excellence through education and training
  • Lead, train, and coach the Factory Maintenance Teams, HR, and E&T Managers in ownership of Technical Maintenance E&T activities
  • Manage Technical Maintenance E&T area of responsibility priorities through identification and management of key activities, resource allocation and prioritization to make sure the impact on total market key expected results

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • 7 years’ experience developing and executing technical training programs in an industrial, manufacturing, military, classroom, or related environment

OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in training and development, Business, Engineering, Human Resources, or related field
  • 3 years’ experience developing and executing technical training programs in an industrial manufacturing, military, classroom, or related environment

The approximate yearly pay range for this position is $84,000 - $116,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID

403617

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Job Requisition: 403617

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