About the role. 

As a member of the site leadership team, you will work collaboratively with site leadership to determine training needs that drive manufacturing excellence in alignment with the overall site strategy. The manager will utilize, develop, and implement training programs, which will include technical training, safety/food safety training, train-the-trainer programs, and process management.

What you’ll be doing.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for the oversite of all aspects of factory-related employee training including qualification processes, trainer development, budgeting, planning, coordination, and record keeping. The Training Manager serves as a coach and mentor to the Training Department.

• Develop and implement training standards and measures (key performance indicators) that support the vision of self-sufficient teams in support of site strategy
• Ensures training materials are current and updated
• Performs skills assessments, analyzes learning needs, and develops training materials/ programs designed to meet those needs
• Tracks the success of training materials and programs, and makes improvements
• Documents on employee attendance or performance at mandatory training session
• Delivers training programs to target audience within the local manufacturing plant
• Foster the development of internal subject matter experts through Train-the-Trainer program to leverage internal training resources and promote knowledge transfer within the organization
• Provide primary support for new technologies as they become available, coordinating and preparing training schedules to accommodate facility needs
• Control training expenses and manage expenditure to meet the training needs
• Provide guidance and indirect supervision to site or department training leaders
• Supervise & direct Training Facilitator activities

What you’ll need to be successful.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within plant operations, preferably in a continuous Process Food Industry.
• Post-secondary education in Adult Education, Business, or related field, or an equivalent amount of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of training and development practices and methods, continues curriculum development including the design, revisions, and implementation of instructional materials for the variety of technical and ownership skills.
• Skills and ability to facilitate learning through a combination of online, classroom, hands-on, virtual and on-the-job training.
• Strong presentation, group facilitation and public speaking skills, confidence in influencing, consulting and partnering with various audiences.
• Ability to communicate with individuals across various organizational levels, including written and verbal communications.
• Ability to earn the respect, acceptance and trust of peers, subordinates and superiors.
• Proficient in MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support the needs of 24-hour operation

About McCain

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

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Compensation Package: $81,600.00 -$108,900.00  USD annually + bonus eligibility 

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. 

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that.

Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process. 

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home. 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 

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Job Family: Manufacturing     

Division: NA Potato Manufacturing

Department: ​Easton Training ​

Location(s): US – United States of America : Maine : Easton 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.