Training and Development Specialist

Company: American Foods Group, LLC
Location: Green Bay
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:American Foods Group, LLC is searching for our new Training and Development Specialist to join the Learning and Development team in Green Bay, WI. As an influential member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success. We offer growth and advancement opportunities that will make this the best and last company you work for.
Success comes from the ability and desire to work independently and within a team of cross functional professionals dedicated to successful implementation of projects. You will need a wide degree of proven leadership and facilitation capabilities, skills in content design, the ability to shape solid relationships with employees, senior leadership, and customers, the capability to react well under pressure to approach others in a tactful manner and accept responsibility for own actions, and quickly adapt to change in the work environment dealing with change delays or unexpected events.
As the Training and Development Specialist, you will:

• Design, create, and maintain training materials including instructor lead trainings, e-Learning materials, and videos.
• Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
• Facilitate courses in person and online.
• Contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of company curricula and stand-alone education and/or training needs by assessing the defined learning objectives.
• Work independently and within a team of cross functional professionals dedicated to successful implementation of projects.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships to support the training and development process including negotiating needs and deliverables and providing advice and direction on projects.
• Provide input and suggest recommendations from a user-centered design perspective, ensuring the learners' needs are met.
• Travel Expectations: 50% to our plants in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota, Ohio, and Illinois.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Education, or other business field.
  • Minimum of 2 years curriculum design.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience training in a corporate environment.
  • Must be willing and able to travel 50% to our plants in Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota, Ohio, and Illinois.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong preference towards food manufacturing/processing.
    • Experience in video creation and production.
    • Ability to effectively communicate (speak, read, write) in Spanish strongly preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
      • Strong computer skills including experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Windows-based PCs, and solid working knowledge or Microsoft Office.Summary:American Foods Group, LLC is a privately held beef processing company headquartered in Green Bay, WI. As the 5th largest beef processing company in the U.S. we employ over 4,500 employees, ship over 5 million pounds of beef every day and export to countries around the globe. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. American Foods Group, a "hire to retire" type of company.
        What we offer:
        • Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
        • Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health and Wellness Clinic, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!Check Out the Green Bay, WI Area!Improve your quality of life by residing in Green Bay, Wisconsin, a stunning Wisconsin city on the bay of Lake Michigan. Green Bay is known around the world for contributions to industry and agriculture, the smallest city to host a National Football League team known as the Green Bay Packers, and the area boasts a progressive atmosphere from industrial parks to shopping districts.
          The area also offers:
          • Arts and culture including exceptional performing arts facilities, museums and visual art galleries
          • Family fun such as the NEW Zoo, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Bay Beach Amusement Park
          • Tours of the finest wineries & breweries, the Packers Hall of Fame, and moreTry to convince us that there is a better place to live and work other than American Foods Group, LLC in Green Bay, Wisconsin!-- : #Sponsored

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