Come join our table!

At Idahoan Foods, we bring people and families together by providing high quality, convenient food that delights and nourishes lives. As a top 20 household penetration CPG brand, when you join our table, you’re joining a team that aims high and values collaboration, continuous improvement, sustainable sourcing and innovation, active engagement in the community, and doing the right thing. We understand that it’s our team members that serve as the foundation of our ambitious future and we’re committed to knowing you, growing you, and celebrating you.

Job purpose

The Operations Training Specialist will aid in the design and implementation of programs for operations training and employee assessment. This role will work closely with, and report to, Idahoan’s Talent Development Manager. Additionally, they will work alongside Idahoan’s leaders in operations to identify tactical and job-specific training needs and create strategic solutions for improving both skills and engagement across the entire organization.

Proven experience with, and success in, CPG, food manufacturing, adult learning theory, content delivery, and organizational development practices, are key to success in this role.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure training compliance at Idahoan Foods by administering, organizing, and conducting company training programs as well as assisting to maintain company SOPs at site level
• Responsible for facilitating training and managing training records using multiple digital learning management systems
• Confirm regulatory compliance by administering assessments and other training related tasks
• Support the on-site team with Skills Validation process (both training and program administration)
• Partner in the execution and maintenance of New Hire Orientation Program
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete employee personnel files with high level of confidentiality
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills and serve as mentor to new hire and in-promotion employees
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Education – Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience - 3+ years of relevant HR experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Technical Writing – Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, and SOP content
• Facilitation – Strong facilitation skills and ability to connect with adult learners for knowledge transfer and retention
• Project Management – Oversee the delivery of Skills Validation Program across multiple departments and operational facilities
• Learning Management System – General acumen in LMS administration, reporting, assignment, and utilization
• Communication – Build strong stakeholder relationships at multiple organizational levels as well as connect with Idahoan employees
• People Management – Strong planning, organizational development, and problem-solving skills

Alignment with Core Values of the Company

• Respect & Value Our People
• Stay in Front of Change While Reducing Costs
• Delight Our Customers
• Food Quality & Safety

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for full-time team members
• PTO (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays) for full-time team members
• 401K match
• Company paid disability and life insurance policies
• Paid maternity and parental leave

Approach to Flexible Work

The majority of our roles are primarily located in one of our manufacturing facilities or in our corporate office in Idaho Falls, Idaho, offering us the ability to effectively collaborate, innovate, and develop the next leaders of Idahoan Foods.

While we want to capitalize on purposeful in-person days, we also value flexibility and appreciate that it can mean something different to everyone based on your unique circumstances. That’s why at Idahoan we focus on meaningful conversations between you and your manager to identify what works best for the business, team, your role, and your personal needs. Within our manufacturing workforce, we follow our process for time off requests and working within our attendance policy. Those same elements apply outside of manufacturing, but your position may offer some additional flexibility to work remotely at times.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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