Learning and Development Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Learning and Development Coordinator to join our team at Archer Daniels Midland Company. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a premier training program to provide a highly effective, robust, motivated, and safe workforce passionate about continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with the Performance Excellence Team to develop, implement, document, and measure the efficiency of training.
• Lead the collaboration and creating the CCD skill set assessment matrixes and coordination with other operations stakeholders.
• Utilize established CCD 2.0 Tools, resources, templates to conduct Focused Training Initiatives and World Class Training Initiatives.
• Coordinate with plant leadership to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities tied to plant losses and define Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and training measures of success.
• Conduct Train-the-Trainer sessions as required.
• Mentor and develop unit/department employees to establish an inspiring & high performance culture.
• Be champion and take full ownership of implementing standardized SMS pillar for Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 planning, coordination and implementing.
• Support safe, reliable performance of duties by ensuring that units/departments follow Site, Corporate, Quality and regulatory standards related to operating procedures and MOCs (Management of Change).
• Collaborate with Corporate L&D and peer L&D Coordinators to drive best practices and consistency of training across the site.
• Responsible for the Site's new hire training and mentoring program 30,60,90 assessments.
• Establish relationships and collaborate with OJT (on the job training) mentors, subject matter experts, procedure reviewers, training reviewers, engineers, managers/supervisors, and EHS staff to support the site's training activities.
• Maintain, update and audit all training documents and procedures as required by changes, MOCs, CCD skill set matrixes and periodic reviews.
• Responsible for the L&D matrix and providing weekly/by weekly updates of progress for the Cogen, Refinery, lab team and Crush plant.
• Enhance skills to include adult learning methodologies and deliver one on one coaching and instruction, in the field training, casual small group training, and formal stand up instruction.
• Other management support functions as determined by Plant Manager to assist in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Aligning with the site leadership team on specific mitigation steps in bridging the training gaps identified.
• Key stakeholder of the employee feedback/surveys, recognition and retention team.

• Degree preferred or relevant years of experience.
• Ideally 2 or more years of experience in food manufacturing, with experience training and supporting food safety.
• Spanish is a plus.
• This job require high level proficiency in Microsoft skills daily working with Microsoft teams, share point, One note, Microsoft form, Excel, word, power point.
• The ability to lead and motivate others and championing change.
• Ability to create buy-in from team and continual persuasion and follow up.
• The ability to assess training needs, translate job requirements into training requirements, and organize instructional material both during development and in presentations.
• Proficiency in active listening, clear communication, training, coaching, and developing.
• Ability to identify issues and problem solve.
• Networking skills to help get all others to support Performance Excellence and training programs, including the ability to encourage and improve the level of engagement within their team.
• Presentation skills suitable to all types of training (one-on-one coaching, in-the-field training, casual small group training, and formal stand-up instruction). A self-driven work ethic that is a positive role model for trainees.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to support the operations and management team as directed by the complex manager.
• This job requires 70% Hands-on in the plant and 30% in the office.

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At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and InclusionADM.

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.*