Technical Training Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Technical Training Specialist to play a pivotal role in enhancing technical competency development, leadership development, and people engagement.

This position is responsible for leading the implementation of world-class learning systems and best practices throughout the entire facility, encompassing Safety, Quality, Technical Functions, and Job Instruction based on Adult Learning methodologies, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and TPM (Total Performance Management)/Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with all departments to continuously assess training needs and identify areas for improvement to ensure that associates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their roles.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Coordinate and deploy market-based standardized onboarding and training for leadership, support teams, and frontline roles in collaboration with the Education & Training Manager.
  
• Drive site training efforts by conducting needs assessments, aligning with leadership to understand specific situations requiring employee or group improvement, and developing an ongoing onboarding, competence management, and implementation plan in collaboration with the Education & Training Manager.
  
• Develop and organize a program of practical and technical instruction, creating teaching outlines and determining timely instructional methods and maintain learning content and equipment requirements within the Technical Training Center, aligning them with market strategy and annual goals.
  
• Manage digital competence management platforms (Poka, Power BI, iLearn, etc.) and develop a standard work strategy for front-line leaders aligned with the market.
  
• Support and communicate Education & Training rollout plans for the factory, including selecting key activities, rollout priorities, scope, and glidepath for results.
  
• Develop and maintain a record-keeping system that provides relevant information on training content, activities, attendance, and evaluation.
  
• Develop and maintain a qualification checklist for all technical associates, as well as training/onboarding calendars and subjects involved and coordinate ongoing recommended learning strategies and plans for the factory, aligned with Continuous Improvement principles.
  
• Identify key trainings in the plant and conduct Train-the Trainer classes, while also assisting in the delivery of materials to the frontline and support team technical workforce.
  
• Develop and maintain an online training calendar and library links to site plant training materials and procedures.
  
• Collaborate with the Education & Training Manager and other department managers in planning training needs.
  

Requirements:

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• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR Development or Training, or a nationally recognized training certification required.
  
• 1+ years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment is required.
  

What We Offer:

Nestl offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

Nestl is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.

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