Production Training Supervisor

Skjodt - Barrett Foods is a growing leader in the North American food industry, specializing in the supply of custom developed food solutions for the world’s leading retail food, foodservice and healthcare product manufacturers. Our products are enjoyed in peoples’ homes, when they dine out with their families, and when they need the important nutrition provided by the healthcare community. We support many of the brands that consumers reach for every day. We are a fast-paced business with international customers and continual challenge. We need smart, versatile people who can share their skills and energy with our team as we continue our success.

Company Mission
To be the world’s leading manufacturer of complex food ingredients, specializing in the industrial supply of custom developed food solutions for the world’s leading retail food, foodservice and healthcare product manufacturers.

Job Mission
This position contributes to the company’s success by providing key knowledge management and training for the production floor and cross-departmental related operations.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Deliver training through various classroom sessions to production employees in all areas of the floor (batching, filling, and packaging).
- Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive training programs for new hires and existing employees at the U.S. facility.
- Coordinate with the support operators (skilled operators assisting in training) and production supervisors for on the floor training of all production employees.
- Teach in a variety of environments including classroom settings and traditional on-the-job training.
- Create and update training materials, including one-point lessons, PowerPoint presentations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all departments within the organization.
- Document training experiences accurately and in a timely manner.
- Provide training records of knowledge transfer concerning key practices and job procedures.
- Ensure all training programs comply with industry regulations and safety standards.
- Auditing current operators and procedures to ensure adherence to standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Act as an SME in all areas of production & D365 (ERP system), ensuring seamless integration and the continued training of our ways of working.
- Promote process mastery of floor employees through coaching, teaching, and support.
- Coordinate meetings with all skilled operators and packaging staff on training related to procedural updates including job positions, D365, HACCP, Quality, and GMP.
- Be a positive role model and maintain an open mind towards providing feedback, support, and guidance to the Skjodt-Barrett team.
- Part of the leadership team aimed at managing all processes, ways of working, and team members to enhance operational efficiency through multiple departments within the organization. Demonstrate exceptional leadership.
- Travel to the Ontario facility to assist in training staff on updated processes and systems, ensuring alignment of operations for both sites.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to standardize manufacturing processes and systems across the Indy and Ontario sites.
- Backup support for Production Supervisors:

- Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Coach, counsel, and discipline employees; initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures.
- Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel; establish priorities, monitor progress, revise schedules, resolve problems, and report processing flow on shift production summaries.
- Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
- Ensure the operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience in leadership as well as training and development.
- Strong understanding of process and system standardization.
- Ability to travel internationally between Indy and Ontario sites as needed.
- Proficiency in creating and updating training materials.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization.
- Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountability and multiple internal customers.
- Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with business partners.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.

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