Learning/Development Coordinator - Mankato, MN

Learning/Development Coordinator - Mankato, MNMankato MN - Minnesota Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities Learning/Development Coordinator - Mankato, MN

This is an exempt level position

Position Summary:

This role serves as the Learning & Development (L&D) Coordinator for the Mankato complex and is responsible for the development and implementation of the technical training program and for Performance Excellence (PE) coordination. The L&D Coordinator is responsible for ensuring team development and technical training is completed in alignment with Performance Excellence principles and methodologies to promote operational efficiency, consistency and continuous improvement. This position will also be responsible for providing support to management to facilitate safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations as directed by the Complex Manager including, but not limited to, operational troubleshooting, layered audits for all the pillars CCD,SMS,WPO,DEC,SQE,PM working permit issuance, and filling in for operations management staff absences.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a premier training program to provide a highly effective, robust, motivated, and safe workforce passionate about continuous improvement by:

• Collaborate with the Performance Excellence Team to develop, implement, document, and measure the efficiency of training.
• Lead the collaboration and creating of the CCD skill set assessment matrixes and coordination with other operations stakeholders.
• Utilize established CCD 2.0 Tools, resources, templates to conduct Focused Training Initiatives and World Class Training Initiatives
• Coordinate with plant leadership to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities tied to plant losses and define Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and training measures of success.
• Conduct Train-the-Trainer sessions as required.
• Mentor and develop unit/department employees to establish an inspiring & high performance culture.
• Be champion and take full ownership of implementing standardized SMS pillar for Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 planning, coordination and implementing.
• Support safe, reliable performance of duties by ensuring that units/departments follow Site, Corporate, Quality and regulatory standards related to operating procedures and MOCs (Management of Change).
• Collaborate with Corporate L&D and peer L&D Coordinators to drive best practices and consistency of training across the site.
• Responsible for the Site's new hire training and mentoring program 30,60,90 assessments
• Establish relationships and collaborate with OJT (on the job training) mentors, subject matter experts, procedure reviewers, training reviewers, engineers, managers/supervisors, and EHS staff to support the site's training activities.
• Maintain, update and audit all training documents and procedures as required by changes, MOCs, CCD skill set matrixes and periodic reviews.
• Responsible for the L&D matrix and providing weekly/by weekly updates of progress for the Cogen, Refinery, lab team and Crush plant.
• Enhance skills to include adult learning methodologies and deliver one on one coaching and instruction, in the field training, casual small group training, and formal stand up instruction.
• Other management support functions as determined by Plant Manager to assist in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations
• Aligning with the site leadership team on specific mitigation steps in bridging the training gaps identified.
• Key stakeholder of the employee feedback/surveys, recognition and retention team.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor''s Degree is preferred or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office including Microsoft teams, SharePoint, One note, Microsoft forms, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• The ability to lead and motivate others, create buy-in from teams, and be a champion change.
• The ability to assess training needs, translate job duties/skills needed to incorporate into training programs and develop, organize, and conduct presentations on instructional materials.
• Proficiency in active listening, clear communication, training, coaching, and developing.
• Ability to identify issues and problem solve.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to drive engagement and support for Performance Excellence and training programs to encourage and improve the level of engagement at all levels.
• Presentation skills for all types of training (i.e., one-on-one coaching, in-the-field training, casual small group training, and formal stand-up instruction).
• A positive attitude and self-driven work ethic to serve as a role model for others.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to drive continuous improvement in operations.
• This job involves hands-on work in the plant approximately 70% of the time and 30% in the office

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$60,000 - $100,000Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
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