Learning & Development Trainer

WHO WE ARE

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Learning & Development (L&D) Trainer is responsible for conducting hands-on and classroom employee training at plant locations including creating training materials based on the recommendations of the L&D team and Plant Manager. This position helps maintain a skilled and knowledgeable workforce at the location using skills assessments and programs to develop Job Instruction Breakdown Sheets based on Standards of Procedures (SOPs) for all processes and tasks.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Designs, develops and implements training programs tailored to the specific needs of the manufacturing plant location that meet overall company goals and strategies.
• Identifies training gaps and opportunities for improvement and continuously enhances training materials accordingly.
• Utilizes various instructional techniques and multimedia tools to engage learners and ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist in creating clear and concise SOPs for all critical manufacturing processes and tasks.
• Conducts engaging and interactive training sessions for employees and new hires in a classroom setting and oversees training on the plant floor. Floor training will be conducted by the SME who is creating the SOP.
• Oversees the assessment of skillsets and the proficiency of the location workforce.
• Assists the L&D team in training the trainers and managers on practical techniques and methodologies to build a robust training capability.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and continuously seeks feedback for improvements.
• Maintains accurate records of training sessions, including attendance, assessment scores and feedback.
• Organizes and manages training materials to ensure they are current, accurate and easily accessible to all employees and trainers.
• Prepares reports and results on training activities for team review.
• Ensures follow-up training is being conducted.
• Provides feedback to leadership on learner progress.
• Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with two years of relevant work experience in a related environment is required.
• High school diploma and six years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs is required.
• Clear understanding of adult learning theories is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven record of accomplishment of classroom management abilities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Patient, adaptable and capable of employing various training methods tailored to different learning styles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or other media creation software for creating training materials.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts to accommodate training needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with multiple leaders and departments.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to establish priorities and work independently.
• Demonstration of scientific thinking to identify gaps and develop strategies and testing that lead to process improvements.
• Ability and desire to learn new skills.
• Willingness to travel by various means up to 10% of the time to visit other HI plants and attend off-site trainings is required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and in a typical plant/warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• All participants in Helena's health plan are eligible for a company Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.