Job Description
Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Training Manager- Columbus, OH
- Pay: Based on experience between $89K-99K
- This site manufactures Petfood
Shift Schedule:
- Shift: 1st (days)
- Schedule: Monday- Friday
- Hours: 8am- 4:30pm
- Ability to work flexible working hours accommodating varying time zones and operation shifts.
Description of Role:
The Training Manager owns all factory training and capability building anchored in the Education & Training (E&T) Pillar and MSE/TPM methodologies.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education
- 5+ years experience in manufacturing and in one or more area of plant operations: Supply, Production, Continuous Improvement, Training, HSE and/or Reliability/Maintenance
- 3+ years’ experience in Learning and Development related roles
- Facilitation of classroom training and on-the-job training
- Ability to travel as required between 10%-20% of time with majority of travel being within a region.
Physical Requirements:
- Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping.
- Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces.
- Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods
- Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions
- Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related area
- Experience in the development of training programs
- Technology capable with experience in virtual connections, website interactions and platform co-ordination.
What will be my key responsibilities?
Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) - Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Lead the E&T Pillar: Act as site Pillar Leader, set strategy based on the site needs, develop pillar members and execute PDCA-SDCA cycle for E&T methodologies.
- Embed Methodologies: Teach and coach teams on Adult Learning, Train the Trainer, Zero Loss culture, and equipment ownership.
- Collaborate and support other pillars’ needs to continuously develop site overall MSE capabilities.
- Project Training Support: Develop and execute training for new plant projects and equipment rollouts.
Operational Training, Skill Matrices & Compliance
- Close Skill Gaps: Incorporate training into FMOS meetings with key stakeholders to visualize and improve skill gaps based on the losses across all shifts and departments.
- Govern Standards & Data: Create and continuously improve the Skill Matrix, standardized training records, and compliance tracking.
- Compliance & Job Analysis: Conduct Job Task Analysis for roles to ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
- Two Core Programs: Ensure continuous operation of New Associate Onboarding and Revalidation Training.
- External Partnerships: Coordinate with external training providers and vendors for specialized technical certifications.
Training Center, Content & AV Media
- Facility Management: Design, operate, and maintain the on-site Training Center, including hands-on equipment mock-ups.
- Media & Digital Learning: Create training videos, manage AV equipment (tablets, cameras, sound systems), and adopt modern learning tech.
Leadership, Team & Budget Management
- People Leadership: Manage direct reports, build team engagement plans, and set Individual Business Objectives (IBOs) and Development Plans (IDPs).
- Budget & Resources: Build and manage the site training budget and allocate materials and trainer resources effectively.
- Stakeholder Influence: Advise site leadership on training systems, communicate progress across all plant zones, and deliver routine performance reports.
Total Rewards
- Starting Pay: $89K-99K
- Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
- Benefits Starting Day One:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Up to 6% 401(k) match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- 18 weeks parental leave
Job Tags
Temporary work, All shifts, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work