Factory Training Manager Factory Training Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

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About The Position

The Factory Training Manager is responsible for the factory training strategy, including designing, developing and facilitating technical training programs as well as provide training, coaching, and assessments in support of factory training systems. Manages training systems through analysis, design, development, and assessment of technical training programs and tools. Develops and implements processes, programs, and procedures to strengthen organization performance in support of business objectives. Partners with Business Leaders, ME Leaders, and other Training and Development professionals to develop training solutions to deliver results in support of our Manufacturing Excellence journey. Provides direct supervision to Trainers and Training coordinators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Training & Development, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varied hours/shifts as needed.
• Proven experience in course design, facilitation, and technical training in manufacturing settings.
• Strong knowledge of learning management systems or training databases.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Up to 5% travel required.
• Minimum 3 years of training and development experience supporting mid- to senior-level leaders in factory/operations environments.
• Strong program development, facilitation, and technical training design skills, ideally in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and training databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong consulting abilities with comfort engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Creative, innovative, and self‑motivated problem-solver with strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated project and time management skills; able to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• High attention to detail, customer-oriented mindset, and commitment to flawless execution

Nice To Haves

• Experience within large, global organizations preferred.
• Background in factory or distribution center training strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages Training Strategy, Systems, and Process
• Develops and executes site training strategy in accordance with the T&P functional L&OD strategic roadmap
• Develop and manage Training Matrices, Competency Matrices, Training/Learning Plans, and Training Documentation in support of site training requirements
• Provide expertise in training needs assessment, training design, adult learning strategies/delivery, post-training evaluations following E&T methods
• Partner with managers to assess and analyze learning needs based on performance, talent planning and needs assessment data. Identify learning solutions for technical business needs
• Implement standard templates, training standards, digital tools to ensure facility is aligned to overall strategic direction of NCE including TPM/Lean stages of the journey
• Develop and manage site Training Budget
• Oversee site technical skills development programs for operators and skilled trades
• Assess and monitor the effectiveness of all learning and development initiatives against predefined metrics
• Design, Develop and Deliver training solutions to drive business results using the A.D.D.I.E. Model
• Compile data and analyze past and current year training requirements to help determine training priorities and best use of budgets. Assess effectiveness of overall training and impact to performance and makes adjustments as needed
• Manage external vendor relationships, as necessary following preferred vendor standards
• Partner with corporate Learning and Organization Development to deploy training solutions
• Participate in Market Education and Training Pillar ET work groups as requested
• Identify and apply for Local, State, and Federal Training Grants and Funds to offset training costs
• Lead or Co-Lead site Education and Training Pillar
• Deliver training, provide coaching, and complete assessments to ensure facility is progressing according to site Manufacturing Excellence implementation plan and OMP Objectives
• Lead development of site Competence Building Plan
• Develop Pillar Implementation Plan
• Manage the roll out of E&T Systems and tools according to Manufacturing Excellence Journey including Competency Matrices, Line Mapping, and training plans
• Implement E&T Measures according to Reference Guide and local training needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level