Performance Based Trainer

Position Description:

A Performance Based Trainer (PBT) is responsible for coordinating, ensuring, and participating in the development and delivery of equipment and process specific training and training processes including the documentation, training aides, Standard Operating Procedures, Quizzes, and Tests; the development and maintenance of training tracking documentation and matrix; recommendation and performance of Root Cause Analyses; and other tasks and projects as maybe assigned or aligned with the Performance Improvement process. Performance Team Trainers must possess the desire and ability to actively participate in the Performance Improvement process as an aggressive contributor to the Continuous Skills Development (CSD) Team. In addition to all regular duties, this position is responsible during training of others for following and supporting all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold’s Good Manufacturing Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and facility employee training sessions. The PBT is also required to report any concerns that may impact Food Safety or Quality to their immediate supervisor, the plant Quality Manager or the Plant Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Ensure appropriate delivery of certifiable training to Equipment Operators to ensure consistent, efficient standardized operations
• Participation in the development, maintenance, and accessibility of training aids such as videos, tests, quizzes, checksheets, operating procedures, and equipment units
• Responsible for the scheduling, calendaring, and tracking of training and certification completion data
• Responsible for certification of capabilities and knowledge of trainees
• Ensures record/documentation accuracy, completion, and retention
• Recommends, participates in, and completes ‘Root Cause Analyses’ (RCA); Recommends process system corrective actions to promote remediation of issues identified by RCA; and updates SOPs and OPLs based on recommended and approved Corrective Action Plans
• Recommends and conducts GAP analyses as audits, training, and incident reviews highlight voids in a process or system
• Serves as a primary ‘engagement activator’ for the Performance Improvement process; actively encourages and promotes and prompts DPS activities and team endeavors
• Maintains personal, demonstrable proficiency in the performance of equipment operator tasks, duties, sampling, and documentation and reporting standards
• Supports all corporate mandated standards and safety programs for the facility
• Participates in all equipment training as maybe delivered whether by vendor or internal specialist
• Any other duties or projects as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to attain strong computer skills, using MS Office software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to facilitate and present trainings and contribute to improvement projects
• Ability to work with employees of all levels in individual and/or group settings.
• Ability to work independently; self-activating; tenacious/committed
• Ability to troubleshoot problems
• Ability to proactively support the CSD team and the Performance Program.
• Ability to adjust to often changing priorities
• Ability to foresee problems and report to supervisors
• Ability to gain and then maintain operator and trainer certifications covering the full range of machinery and equipment in the various production departments of the facility.
• Ability to meet the physically rigorous requirements applicable to all processing, filling, packaging, and culture positions ranging from continuous standing, walking, traversing up and down stairs, climbing ladders, and lifting and moving of materials weighing up to 60 pounds
• Flexibility in servicing of shifts or project needs

• Requires Ability to Attain Appendix N Industry Analyst level certification
• Requires Ability to Attain certification in evolving mandated industry programs

• 3 years multiple equipment operating experience

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year production experience preferred

Note:

At Darigold we embrace diversity & welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law- We’re proud to say we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)