Lead Technical Trainer

Starting Salary: $100K (on-site)

This role encompasses responsibilities across multiple facilities.

The American Crystal Sugar Team is seeking a Technical Training Lead. This position is crucial for delivering comprehensive training in processes, maintenance, and safety protocols at the factory site. The Technical Training Lead will oversee and guide student progress through various educational programs, both in classroom settings and practical environments.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Fostering a Positive Work Environment: Promote a culture aligned with Company Values such as Safety, Integrity, Quality, Teamwork, and Accountability.
• Process Technician Program: Design, implement, and manage training programs. Ensure the quality and effectiveness of technical training by providing expertise and guidance to all Process Technician students, including those in Process Technician I, II, and III.
• Advanced Process Technician Training: Develop and execute training and rotation plans for new hires and Process Technician IV, V, and VI students, which includes classroom instruction and hands-on training.
• Boiler Technician Training: Support training initiatives related to factory steam and condensate management, assist with documentation, and manage training material storage.
• Maintenance Training Coordination: Oversee American Crystal's Maintenance Skills Enhancement Training (MSET) program, including specialized training sessions that encompass both theoretical lectures and practical assessments.
• Learning Management System Oversight: Manage tracking and record-keeping for all training classifications and students, ensuring personalized training plans and effective coordination of training activities. Train factory supervisors on system usage and reporting.
• Safety Integration: Incorporate safe work practices into all training materials and activities, ensuring compliance with the Company's safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Success in this role requires a solid technical foundation typically acquired through a four-year technical degree or relevant work experience. A thorough understanding of the technical aspects of the sugar production process is essential, along with familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food Quality, Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, personal safety, and general mechanical principles.

Effective training presentation skills, proficiency in computer applications, and strong communication abilities are necessary for conducting technical training and evaluating student performance. Administrative, organizational, and coaching skills are vital for success in this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer