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Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Engineering

The Role

This position will be responsible for developing, facilitating, and implementing training programs relating to operations and technical skill development of employees. The training supervisor will assess the needs, implement training and development plans to enhance the effectiveness of the workforce in order to enhance overall performance. With input from a variety of sources, this position will analyze training needs, develop / source curriculum, deliver / outsource courses, follow proven, successful program formats and certifications of completion.

What You'll Do

• Proactively identify and monitor situations which may drive changes or updates to the plants ability to meet required production/work demands from an overall direct headcount perspective and adjust accordingly. Monitor, communicate, and address situations where scheduling issues or changes are negatively impacting the facility or business.
• Assesses training needs in operations, skilled/technical roles or general training areas; identifies and resolves training issues; reviews and evaluates training products, methods and procedures to ensure timely delivery of high-quality training programs.
• Identifies challenges and opportunities such as operational changes or industry developments that training could improve. Proactively makes recommendations to training programs and processes to meet these challenges.  
• Works with plant leadership and training department where needed to support and drive the training and cross training of crew leads, assistant machine operators, CAT Bs, technical and logistics-based positions to build skill depth. Works with Training and Development Program Manager in the creation and execution of the various technical field training plans. Include the management of employee skill sets in Kronos
• Work with and support plant operations and HR regarding filling open skilled labor positions and communicating opportunities and risks within our processes and practices around gaps in skilled headcount.
• Partners closely with the Logistics group to ensure their training needs are being met.
• Leads a team of trainers in differing specialties and ensures they are meeting the needs of the business and operations they support.
• Must be able to work night shift schedule. Shift hours are 5:00pm to 3:00am CST. 

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Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno. 

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero's global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people-and their experience-sit at the heart of our ambition.  Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.  Learn more about our benefits here. 

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's of Science in Training and Development, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Human Resource Development; Masters preferred
• 5 years of relevant and progressive experience in training, development and organizational development disciplines.
• Knowledge of organizational development principles, methods, assessments, and interventions. Knowledge of current professional organizational development and training and development principles and techniques.
• Skill mastery in instructional design and curriculum development processes. 
• Highly skilled in the facilitation of learning solutions and presentation skills to all levels of the organization. 
• Proficient use in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to establish strong relationships throughout the organization and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside of Wells Enterprises. 
• Able to differentiate among competing demands and establish or shift priorities as needed. 
• Ability to present a positive brand for the Training department and Wells Enterprises. 
• Able to work in a collaborative environment, multi-task, and work within aggressive timeframes with minimal supervision. 
• Proven ability to work with highly confidential information.
• Reports to - Training Manager One Campus
• Direct Reports - Up to 10 direct reports to include - Operations Trainers. Operations Trainer-Technical and Operations Trainer-Logistics
• Indirect Reports - N/A

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis