Associate Training Manager

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's.   Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

This is a newly created role designed to establish and lead a comprehensive training function at our Goodyear, Arizona manufacturing plant. You will have the opportunity to design and stand up a training program from the ground up, aligning with Campbell's corporate vision and the Supply Chain Center of Excellence (COE). This role is critical to improving onboarding efficiency, reducing attrition, and building a culture of continuous learning. You'll play a key role in implementing critical projects and other digital initiatives, ensuring our workforce is prepared for the future.

**Relocation Assistance Available**

What you will do…

• Develop and implement a site-wide training strategy, including onboarding, technical skills, compliance, and leadership development.

• Build and maintain training SOPs and standards aligned with Campbell's COE and governance model.

• Lead the execution of digital training initiatives to modernize learning processes.

• Manage and coach a team of trainers, ensuring effective delivery of training programs across all shifts and functions.

• Partner with Operations, HR, and OpEx teams to identify training needs and drive continuous improvement.

• Own the site training budget and track KPIs such as onboarding time reduction and attrition impact.

Who you will work with…

You will report directly to the Plant HR Leader and serve as an active member of the Plant Leadership Team (PLT). In this role, you'll lead a team that includes two salaried Training Coordinators and three hourly trainers, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, HR, and the Corporate Center of Excellence (COE). The plant workforce consists of approximately 240 employees — operating across three shifts, giving you the opportunity to influence training and development at every level of the organization.

What sets your team apart?

This is a high-impact role at a medium-sized plant with full processing and packaging operations. You'll join a strong leadership culture focused on accountability, development, and innovation. The site is clean, safe, and committed to continuous improvement.  For someone who thrives on building and leading, this is a rare opportunity to create a training function and influence the future of workforce development at Campbell's.

Future of the business…

The next two years will bring significant transformation, which includes digitized training and performance tracking. You'll lead the roadmap for aligning site training with corporate standards while customizing for local needs. This role is central to modernizing training processes and supporting strategic initiatives across Campbell's network.

What you will bring to the table… (Must Have)

• Bachelor's degree (Minimum Qualification)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in training and development (Minimum Qualification)

• Proven ability to design and implement training programs from the ground up.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and influencing across functions.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; bilingual capability is a plus.

It would be great if you have… (Nice to Have)

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Training & Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• Master's Degree Preferred

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Experience in CPG or food manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with digital training platforms (e.g., Aveva Teamwork) and continuous improvement methodologies (OpEx).

• Background in developing SOPs and governance frameworks for training.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.