Training Manager

**Position Title**: Training Manager
**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time
**Position Location**: Coaldale
**Grade**: Grade 04
**Requisition ID**: 31868
Temporary one year role
Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for the oversite of all aspects of factory-related employee training including: qualification processes, trainer development, budgeting, planning, coordination, and record keeping. The Training Manager serves as a coach and mentor to the department leadership, up to and including leads and operational trainers.
As a member of the site leadership team, this position will work collaboratively with site leadership to determine training needs that drive manufacturing excellence in alignment with the overall site strategy. The manager will utilize, develop, and implement training programs, which will include technical training, safety/food safety training, train-the-trainer programs, and process management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs skills assessments, analyzes learning needs, and develops training materials/programs designed to meet those needs
Develop and implement training standards and measures (key performance indicators) that support the vision of self-sufficient teams in support of site strategy
Ensures training materials are current and updated
Tracks the success of training materials and programs, and makes improvements
Documents employee attendance or performance at mandatory training session
Delivers training programs to target audience within the local manufacturing plant
Provide primary support for new technologies as they become available, coordinating and preparing training schedules to accommodate facility needs
Control training expenses and manage expenditures to meet the training needs
Provide guidance and indirect supervision to site or department training leaders
Supervise & direct Training Facilitator activities
Coach and develop Training Facilitators and others responsible for the delivery of training within the operation
Development, training and ensuring associate completion of required trainings (e-learnings and other core and additional trainings)
Ensure the implementation and effectiveness of an onboarding and early development program for new employees
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of training and development practices and methods, continues curriculum development including the design, revisions, and implementation of instructional materials for the variety of technical and ownership skills
Skills and ability to facilitate learning through a combination of online, classroom, hands-on, virtual and on-the-job training
Strong presentation, group facilitation and public speaking skills, confidence in influencing, consulting and partnering with various audiences
Ability to communicate with individuals across various organizational levels, including written and verbal communications
Ability to earn the respect, acceptance and trust of peers, subordinates and superiors
Proficient in MS Office - Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word
Ability to work within a production environment with regular floor presence
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support the needs of 24-hour operation.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
**Education**: Post-secondary education in Adult Education, Business, or related field, or an equivalent amount of related experience
**Experience**: Minimum of 5 years of experience in food manufacturing or related field
REPRESENTATION
Must provide professional representation of McCain mission and values both inside and outside the organization. Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.
This job description covers the basic functions of the job and is not intended to provide a complete listing of daily tasks. Flexibility and improvement of job skills are essential to all positions at McCain Foods (Canada).
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