Plant Training Manager

New Opening! We are searching for a Training Manager to join our Team!

At Klondike Cheese Co., we believe in the power of cheese to bring joy to people’s lives. We’re not just in the business of making cheese; we’re in the business of making moments memorable. As we continue to grow and share our love for cheese with the world, we’re always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion.

The Training Manager plays a critical role in supporting our employee development and organizational training initiatives. The Training Manager is responsible for identifying workforce training needs, implementing engaging learning programs, coordinating onboarding activities, and promoting employee growth across our production operations.

The Training Manager will work on our production floor to develop training for production employees, ensure cross training is being completed, and documented. The Training Manager will ideally assist with hands-on training as needed and will need to learn about production processes and how to operate packaging machinery to be able to fully develop training documentation and materials.

The ideal candidate is passionate about employee development, enjoys working closely with people, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Success in this role will come from building strong partnerships with supervisors and employees, delivering effective training programs, and helping employees gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on employee success, workplace culture, and the continued growth of our organization.

This position works onsite 5 days a week, at our location just outside of Monroe, Wisconsin.

Description:

The Training Manager will be responsible for assessing and identifying the training needs within the company production departments, developing training plans, and implementing various training methods and programs to enhance employee skills and performance. The Training Manager will be involved in developing, maintaining, and coordinating new hire and current employee department training practices and materials. The Training Manager will work closely with many cross-functional departments to assist in the onboarding of new employees, assist supervisors with hands-on training, and further identify training needs.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing training programs and continuously improves content, delivery methods, and learning experiences to increase employee engagement, knowledge retention, skill development, and overall workforce performance.
• Collaborates with department leaders to design, develop, and maintain training materials and learning resources for New Hire Orientation, Safety Training, Food Safety, Leadership Development, Standard Operating Procedures, and other critical organizational initiatives.
• Ensures that training materials and programs are current, accurate, and effective.
• Maintains knowledge of new methods and techniques for training, and training requirements applicable to the organization and/or industry.
• Identifies problems and opportunities such as operational changes or industry developments that training could improve.
• Drives employee development initiatives by identifying growth opportunities, recommending learning pathways, and supporting succession planning and leadership development efforts.
• Partners with supervisors and department managers to assess training effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve employee performance, productivity, and engagement.
• Conducts or facilitates the delivery of required and recommended training sessions.
• Delivers high-quality, consistent training experiences that support employee retention, professional development, and long-term organizational success.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports training metrics, employee skill progression, and program effectiveness to support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
• Provides training status updates as needed to management and company leaders.
• Assists with the onboarding and orientation of new employees, and related personnel record management.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of production processes and job functions to effectively support training and employee development needs.
• Responds promptly and professionally to employee training questions and support needs while fostering a positive learning environment.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
• Supports cross-functional initiatives and special projects that contribute to operational efficiency, employee development, and organizational goals.
• Will complete additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor/Management.