Senior Manager, Operations Training

Shearer’s is a privately held producer, leading co-manufacturer, and distributor of quality snack foods sold under private labels across the nation. Ranking number one in private brand and contract manufactured salty snacks, as well as the number two supplier of private brand cookies and crackers in North America, you love our products, although you may not be familiar with our name! We utilize our manufacturing expertise to serve as a strategic supplier to our partners, who are nationally recognized retail and restaurant brands. With exceptional competence in product development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution, we continue to embrace significant growth in each segment of our business. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, we have over 5,000 associates in 11 state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution sites in North America. You can visit our website at www.Shearers.com.

Summary

The Senior Manager, Operations Training is responsible for building technical skills in the hourly plant workforce to deliver safe, quality, efficient pounds.  This role is the functional coach for the Training Leaders at each of the factories.  This role requires the organizational skills to develop and implement tools and processes across the Shearer’s enterprise.

Your seat at the table

• Partner with Operations Directors and Vice Presidents to understand priority technical skills needed in the factories
• Lead the enterprise Training and Qualifications Pillar, consisting of the plant Training & Qualification Managers
• Partner with the Technical Team to develop technical training material for plant operators
• Develop and implement standard training tools to include Site Skills Matrix and a format for technical training material
• Partner with Corporate and Plant HR leaders to design and implement effective orientation and onboarding work processes for new hire hourly team members.
• Partner with Maintenance Director to create and implement Maintenance training program, to complement tiered maintenance pay system
• Own technical training vision for the enterprise

What you bring to the table 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, HR and/or training
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision-making skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate
• Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
• Ability to manage team members in executing complex programs
• Ability to work a variable schedule
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

Note: Shearer’s does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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