Plant Training Specialist

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Training Specialist! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. 

In this role, the Plant Training Specialist will be responsible for administering comprehensive training systems for plant team members inclusive of technical training, required compliance training, new hire onboarding, and more. You will develop training materials, document team member completion, and evaluate program effectiveness. Additionally, you will lead the Train the Trainer program, lead training efforts, maintain a training calendar, administer the MPOWER LMS, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive training experiences for all plant team members.

A Day in the Life...

• Act as primary owner of plant learning management and content management systems (Mpower, etc.), inclusive of program governance like: managing users, reporting participation rates, developing content, managing and assigning relevant content, reporting and troubleshooting
• Identify and develop hourly trainers through ongoing facilitation of train‑the‑trainer sessions; ensure trainers are fully equipped to deliver high‑quality instruction, maintain training standards, and continuously evaluate and elevate trainer effectiveness
• Administer the onboarding program, including assigning trainers, and ensuring compliance with program requirements
• Create content, develop courses within Mpower
• Conduct onboarding and other training as needed
• Work independently within established procedures; facilitate open communication with cross-functional stakeholders
• Coordinate training schedules, inclusive of in-plant and external training programs, to minimize production disruptions
• Assess external vendors for training effectiveness; research and recommend training partners
• Collaborate with Training peers across the plant networks to align content, delivery, and application
• Analyzes training effectiveness and implements corrective action plans with measurable outcomes
• Act as site champion for all training initiatives

What We Are Looking For:

• Manufacturing experience
• Previous curriculum development experience
• Strong facilitations and technical training skills
• Learning Management System (LMS) administration
• Solid IT/computer application skills, including full proficiency with Office Suite
• ​​Strong relationship building, motivation, and negotiation skills
• Analytical, troubleshooting
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, quality assurance requirements, and industry-specific regulations.
• Understanding of training documentation standards and audit requirements.
• Awareness of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies for process optimization.

Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in human resources, technical training roles, learning and development, or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience in using or administering learning management systems (i.e., Workday Learning, Cornerstone, TalentLMS)
• Experience with authoring tools (i.e., Camtasia, Articulate, Canva)
• Training facilitation or teaching experience
• Comfort with virtual instructor-led delivery platforms (i.e., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Experience working in an organization with competency-based development

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift low to medium weight (10-30 lbs) materials on an occasional basis.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb ladders and traverse catwalks.

Education:

Bachelor of Science (Preferred)

Work Experience:

At least 3 Years of Experience

Annual Salary:

$72,200 - $99,330

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range.  We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer.  These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations.  Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs

• • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • Health savings account

  • Flexible spending account

  • Life and accident insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Telehealth services

  • 1:1 health coaching

  • Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life

• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end

• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses

• Flexible scheduling options

• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)

• Holiday pay for 12 holidays

• Career development and growth opportunities

• Tuition/Education assistance programs

• Access to LinkedIn Learning

• Scholarship programs for children of employees

• Parental leave

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.

• Adoption assistance

• Bereavement leave

• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement

• Up to $300 massage reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events

• Employee discounts

• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

For MA Applicants – It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Any employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.