Training Specialist Job Opening

Training Specialist

Keystone Foods

Eufaula, Alabama
Category: Trainer

The Training Specialist for Keystone Foods, Eufaula Division, located in Baker Hill, Alabama, p repares, facilitates, monitors, evaluates and documents training activities in the company. Identify training needs through various methods, develop training materials, such as audio presentations, hard copy manuals, PowerPoint presentations, training guides, exercises, quizzes, etc. Administer, organize, and develop training sessions based on the needs of the company.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

Supervise orientation and floor trainers; administer all training activities and efforts at the Complex level (Orientation, On the job training, onboarding programs, etc); assess training needs for new and existing employees; identify internal and external training programs to address competency gaps; organize, develop or source training programs to meet specific training needs; develop training aids such as manuals and handbooks; inform employees about training options; map out training plans for individual employees; present training programs using recognized training techniques and tools; facilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, computer based training, on-the-job coaching; design and apply assessment tools to measure training effectiveness; track and report on training outcomes; provide feedback to program participants and management; evaluate and make recommendations on training material and methodology; maintain employee training records; handle logistics for training activities including venues and equipment; establish and maintain relationships with external training suppliers; coordinate on/off-site training activities for employees; keep current on training design and methodology; as well as performing other responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 2+ years of training/supervisor background.
  • Certification in a national accrediated facilitor program preferred such as ASTD (American Society for Training and Development/7 Habits Certication) recommended.
  • Must have excellend interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office to include: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

This description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the job incumbent. It is not designed to cover contain a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities of employees assigned to this job. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Keystone Foods is a socially responsible, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.