About this role
Requisition ID 62845
Position Type (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
The training specialist position will support production and non-production teams in creating and revising training resources. This position will be responsible for ensuring these documents are kept up to date and shared with all affected teams. The training specialist will promote a learning culture throughout all departments at Kerry Jackson.
This is a first shift position 7AM-3PM, however, flexibility to work 2nd and 3rd shift at times is a must to ensure training across all shifts.
The pay range for this position is $25 - $28 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 2.19.26.
Key responsibilities
• Assist in developing, implementing, and promoting the skills matrix program.
• Create any needed training resources, including work instructions and Alchemy content.
• Review training content for accuracy on a fixed schedule.
• Follow good document management processes.
• Identify training needs and opportunities throughout Kerry Jackson.
• Run training reports and metrics.
• Act as an administrator for Alchemy LMS.
• Assist with coordination and delivery of all required monthly training for Kerry Jackson in adherence to business requirements and positional expectations.
• Facilitate new hire orientation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee learning programs.
• Actively engage with production teams and supervisors.
• Participate in daily and weekly tier meetings, representing the CI/training team.
• Develop a positive learning culture at Kerry Jackson.
• Assist department mentors with skills matrix completion and other training needs.
• Support and embrace CI (Continuous Improvement) culture and methodology.
• Aide in area specific RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) and PPS (Practical Problem Solving) when applicable.
• Support management with changes and assist where necessary in non-production departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Willingness to stretch and grow.
• Working flexible hours to support training & production needs.
Qualifications and skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience developing training content
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to facilitate and present to a group of people
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Manages time effectively
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Alchemy LMS experience a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter
Posting Type DNI
Other facts
About Kerry Group
Every day, millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing Kerry’s taste and nutrition solutions. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life.
At Kerry, we are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming.
Kerry is a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position.
Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 22,000+ staff and 150+ innovation and manufacturing centres across 30+ countries.
Learn more about Kerry: www.kerry.com
What you'll do
- The Training Specialist will support production and non-production teams in creating and revising training resources, ensuring they are up to date and shared with all affected teams. This role also involves promoting a learning culture throughout all departments at Kerry Jackson.
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