Training Specialist

The Opportunity :

Reporting to the Operations Leader the Technical Skills Development Specialist (TDSD)(Training Specialist) role leads the design, creation, implementation, and evaluation of frontline employee training & development programs to improve individual, team and organizational performance.

Working closely with the Operations Leader and the Senior Leadership Team this role will build a matrixed Training Team to meet the needs of the business.

The TSDS is expected to develop, deliver, coordinate, and build a matrixed training team within which the TSDS owns the Technical Skill Development Process and functions as a Train the Trainer.

The Technical Skill Development Process is key to the success of the Site and its Operational Excellence Systems (Total Productive Maintenance) journey.

Focus will be upon building Standardized Work Practices and Technical Skills to achieve and sustain breakthrough results.

The expected outcome of this role is to :

• Ensure Job Expectations are clear
• Ensure enough qualified people are in place in order to ensure business continuity
• Create a clear path to attain new skills
• Ensure metrics are in place to identify developmental opportunities for our teams
• Set our teams up for success by simplifying and standardizing the work we do
• Follow the Is it Safe Effective and Efficient? approach

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 27. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

• Identify needs and make recommendations on the continuous improvements for training systems and processes.
• Perform needs analysis for the purpose of identifying specific training requirements within Production and Maintenance, making and implementing agreed upon recommendations
• Ensure Technical Knowledge Transfer occurs for new equipment and processes as part of the Early Management Vertical Start Up process
• Collaborate with department leads to design, develop, and maintain learning content
• Contribute innovative approaches to the learning function to improve Effectiveness and Efficiency
• Develop pre / post training measurement of effectiveness, consolidate feedback and drive continuous improvement to the TSD Process
• Analyze training needs through needs-assessment process and identify performance improvement opportunities
• Ensure that the plant has sufficient qualified people in order to ensure business continuity
• Provide Ad Hoc support to New Hire Orientation and Other Mandatory Training requirements currently owned by Human Resources, HSSE and FSQA.
• Other projects as assigned.

What You’ll Bring :

• Post-secondary education in relevant area (Communications, Education, Adult Learning, Business, Human Resources) is preferred.
• Experience in training, progressive learning or people development.
• Experience in Food Processing or as a Production Supervisor is an asset.
• Management and / or supervisory experience is an asset.
• Solid presentation skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable facilitating in person training and in spending time on the production floor.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of urgency, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently and manage own schedule.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strategic thinker in creating learning designs and execute training through a practical approach.
• Agile mindset and able to pivot in an evolving environment, with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Able to build strong connections and relationships with stakeholder groups across the organization.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma or Total Productive Maintenance is an asset.

Success Measures

Several of the Key Performance Metrics that this Role will be responsible for or aid in improving are :

• Losses Associated with Operator Error or Skill (OEE, First Time Right Quality Holds)
• Safety Issues (Improve Work Designs, Ergonomics)
• Cost to Qualification (Time to fully train and qualify a person)
• DPC (direct product costing, labour utilization)
• Turnover

Key Tools and Methodologies to be Leveraged

• Alchemy
• PowerBi Real Time Process Check Tool (or iAuditor)
• Lean Six Sigma OES Work Simplification / Visual Management Methodologies
• Industrial Engineering / Ergonomic Work Designs
• Adopting a 4-Step PDCA Process :

Planning; Training; Validating / Qualifying; Improving Process

Creating Outputs such as : Playbooks, Skill Element Trees, J.S.A.s, One Point Lessons, Skills Matrices

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing.

These benefits start on your first day of employment.

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
27 days ago