Position Title:Learning and Development Manager

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 21235

About McCain

McCain Foods is proud to be a family and values-driven company. Our values are integral to our culture, helping to shape how we operate, how we work together and the choices we make. They are a big part of what makes us unique. McCain Foods opened their first production facility in their hometown of Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. McCain Foods quickly established itself within the Canadian marketplace and then began a journey to become the world's largest manufacturer of frozen French fries and potato specialties.

McCain products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers around the world. In addition to fries, McCain also produces other foods, including appetizers, oven meals, vegetables, and juice for both the retail and food service industries.

Why You Should Join Our Team

McCain offers full benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, we offer other benefits including:

401k – 6% company match

HAS/FSA

Adoption Assistance

Infertility Assistance

Education Reimbursement Assistance

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Statement of Job

The Learning and Development Manager will lead the training department and coordinate the learning function of the plant. 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 learning programs, which will include technical training, safety/food safety training, train-the-trainer programs, and process management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Performs skills assessments, analyzes learning needs, and develops training materials/ programs designed to meet those needs
• Develop and implement development and training standards that 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 where necessary
• Documents employee attendance or performance at mandatory training sessions
• Foster the development of internal subject matter experts through Train-the-Trainer program to leverage internal training resources and promote knowledge transfer within the organization
• Provide primary support for innovative technologies as they become available, coordinating, and preparing training schedules to accommodate facility 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
• Ensure the implementation and effectiveness of an onboarding and early development program for new employees throughout orientation and subsequent probationary period
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of learning 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, firsthand, 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REPRESENTATION:

Must provide professional representation of McCain mission and values both inside and outside the organization. Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Resources, Business, or related field, or an equivalent amount of related experience.

Experience: At least two years of experience in training with one year of supervisory experience required.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.