Training Leader: 8H day shift

Mars is looking for a Training Leader at the Flowery Branch location!

Job Purpose: The Training Leader is responsible for: All Factory training including but is not limited to; onboarding training, job qualification training, DMS training for all operator interfacing pillar DMS’s & EE’s., monthly training topics. Additionally; is responsible for assessing the site for other training gaps/needs, new role/associates onboarding and revalidation trainings and developing and managing training budgets and activities associated with training for the Site.

You will be working an 8-hour day shift schedule, Monday – Friday, 8AM – 4:30PM

Functional responsibilities:

• Line manager for all (3) site Functional Trainers and Training Support associates.
• Lead a High Performing team by managing and effective HPC Team Charter, Impact Plans, and all other Great Line Manager (GLM) responsibilities.
• Lead a team that is stakeholder driven.
• Ensures site training needs are addressed with systematic approaches within the E&T Pillar, will be the back-up pillar leader.
• Support site E&T pillar lead in periodical health check assessment of each element of the E&T pillar and partner with them in the development of plans to continuously improve the process through each implementation step.
• Coach and influence the site leadership team on the appropriate Associate Development & Training systems to apply for optimal site performance. Negotiate resources to deploy these systems.
• Teach / Coach training support teams on the Mars Associate Development & Training systems including Skill Matrix, Certified Trainer Program, Performance Based Training Curriculums & Courses, On-boarding programs, Work Standards, Zero Loss culture, and equipment ownership.
• Strong functional knowledge and ability to coach others on Performance based Training and assessments, E&T Pillar Essential Elements, Functional – Technical training systems, Adult learning models and applications. (Advanced knowledge of Associate Development & training methodologies.)
• Identify, evaluate and set direction for site on the MSE E&T pillar in the Mars Associate Development & Training systems.
• Develop a team engagement plan creating strong morale, fostering open dialogue, sharing wins and recognition, and defining success in terms of the whole team for Associate Development & Training teams.
• Lead the site Team Member recruitment and hiring through application of assessments, orientation, and effective on-boarding systems.
• Teach, coach and assessment E&T Pillar methodology to your team members & coordinate the capability building process for the site.
• Deliver operational objectives through use of FMOS (operating system), MSE (Mars Supply Excellence) and Continuous Improvement in associate training & development systems
• Coordinate materials, staffing and resources to Associate Development & Training systems.
• Meet the advanced criteria for Safety, Quality, MSE, and Mars Associate Development & Training systems.
• Understand and execute regulatory compliance responsibilities including Job Task Analysis for core associate role tasks and associated training requirements.
• Design & utilize internal and external Training Centers to maximize training effectiveness and efficiency through seeking new approaches/practices to improve training. Cooperation with external training centers on the training processes and competence assessment of the staff.
• Support implementation of MSE & SSIP, specifically be the Pillar Leader back-up for the E&T Pillar.
• Assist in all equipment upgrades/installations to work with internal and external resources and vendors to develop and execute performance-based training.
• Maintain Training Budget & communicate status systematically to the appropriate level of the organization
• Develop clear individual business objectives (IBOs) and development plans (IDPs) with input from team members

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in human resources, education or another related field with experience in organizational development or training and development.

Knowledge/Experience

• Experienced in Learning and Development in human resources, teaching or management or similar roles with a passion for training, coaching and developing people.
• Experience in Supply and in one or more area of plant operations – Production Management, Continuous Improvement, Training, HSE or Reliability/Maintenance.
• Experience in partnering with and influencing mulit-level stakeholders, strength in engagement and collaboration.
• Facilitation of classroom training and on-the-job training.
• Experience in the development of training programs.
• Technology capable with experience in virtual connections, website interactions and platform co-ordination and experience using technical resources and tools for e-learning purposes.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

MLCs

Customer Focus

Comfort Around Higher Management

Drive for results

Motivating Others

Standing alone

Dealing with Ambiguity