Job Description

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift:
Work Arrangement:  Onsite 

Position Summary:

The Plant Training Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of a wide variety of Learning & Development, process, programs, and systems. This role coordinates, organizes, schedules, delivers training content, and flawlessly executes Learning & Development events with professionalism, enthusiasm, energy, and precision. Responsible for functioning System Admin for various Learning & Development systems by engaging in eLearning and other electronic tools. This role works cross functional with the HR Team to coordinate and facilitate all aspects of New Hire Training. The Training Coordinator will collaborate with site leadership and members of the broader Learning & Development team as needed on Enterprise – Level projects and rollouts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, Organizes, Schedules, and flawlessly executes Learning & Development events with professionalism, enthusiasm, energy, and precision.
• Accurately report on a variety of Learning & Development systems and processes (Core Compliance Program, Vector Convergence, POKA, Redzone, Alchemy, and etc.).
• Work cross-functionally with HR Team to coordinate New Hire Training. Facilitate training programs such as Temporary Employee Orientation, Full-Time Employee Orientation, and site training programs with energy, enthusiasm, and engagement on an as-needed basis. These programs will be delivered through a variety of written, verbal, hands-on classroom and electronic virtual methods.
• Manages employee Training Records (sign-in sheets, Training Matrix updates, observation forms, etc.) including scanning and storing forms digitally.
• Function as the System Administrator for our Core Compliance Program (Alchemy), web-based Project Management software (Asana), Microsoft Teams, and Training Room Calendar (Outlook).
• Manage and maintain our on-site Learning Environment (Classroom, Office, A/V equipment), to include: sanitizing surfaces regularly, setting up for classes/meetings and ensuring that all required materials are available, managing 20+ computers for eLearners, general organization/cleanliness.
• Partners with HR Team to support and coordinate off-site training events for employees, and supports external employee training held in Birmingham as needed.

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years related experience and/or training in teaching/training, including a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated capability of technical proficiency (Microsoft Suite, Windows operating system, etc.), project coordination, and great communication (written and verbal) skills is required.
• Work schedule will be determined by training needs and requirements, with the ability to support off-shift training as required.
• Comfortable working with leadership; must be able to communicate and request information is required.
• Industry-level training certifications is preferred.
• Experience with LMS and Recruiting systems like: Convergence, Alchemy, SuccessFactors are highly desired.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience is desired.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Employee must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organization, self-motivation and capability to work in a rapidly changing environment with the ability to effectively interact with and influence all levels of the organization is a key to success.
• Employee must possess expert skills in training areas.
• Employee must model the company core values and possess a work history demonstrating company policies, procedures and culture. 
• Must be a trusted advisor to the organizational levels with whom he/she interacts.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem solving skills will lead to success in this role.
• This role will often be in a position to present information and be capable of influencing without authority.

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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