Job Description

Food Manufacturing Trainer

Overall Goal of Position:

To train employees in properly and safely operating food production machinery.

Job Summary

The Food Manufacturing Trainer responsibilities include being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on multiple food production machines with the ability to transfer skills/knowledge to less experienced employees and new employees. Included in overall duties is the ability to ensure employees effectively operate food production machines in an efficient and safe manner. This position requires good communication (Bilingual Preferred) and coordination skills to work with production, HR manager and Operation Managers to assess the workforce abilities to safely perform tasks proficiently.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Sauer Brands manufacturing processes through training of the work force to be more proficient and efficient in work duties.
• Train employees in operating machines proficiently and safely.
• Implement and ensure standard work is being conducted throughout the manufacturing process.
• Conduct initial training/retraining as necessary to ensure proper SQF and safety procedures are being followed.
• Collaborate closely with supervisors to develop training/cross training plans to minimize gaps in employee development and machine downtime.
• Provides assessment and feedback to supervisors and human resources on employee progression and development as needed.
• Plays an integral part in Pay-for-Skills development program by confirming skills for next level are met and at a proficient enough level for employee to be considered fully trained.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this function.
• Adhere to all safety, operating, AIB, and GMP procedures. Notify management of any potentially dangerous safety hazards.
• Train co-workers in operation of systems and procedures as directed.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP's)
• New Hire onboarding.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in the position:

• Bilingual English Spanish preferred
• Prior machine operator experience required.
• Proven record of prior training and leadership abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills with “can do” attitude.
• Must have strong organizational, communication and assessment skills.
• Associate degree preferred or equivalent combination of High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and experience.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift and or move up to 30 pounds
• Read and interpret documents; create training documents and maintain training records.
• Must be able to accurately perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division functions as required for efficient materials management and production.
• Familiar with Microsoft suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

What Is In It For You?

Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• 401K plan matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Accrued vacation and 9 paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Location: New Century, KS