Training Manager

About the job

Job Summary

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Training Manager based in West Jordan, Utah!

In this role, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the site"s training and capability-building programs. You will partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, and Human Resources to ensure employees possess the knowledge, skills, and certifications necessary to perform safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Develop and execute the site training strategy to support operational excellence, employee development, and business objectives.
• Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new hires, ensuring timely completion of required training and qualification activities.
• Partner with department leaders to identify skill gaps and create development plans that strengthen workforce capabilities.
• Manage training matrices, qualification records, and compliance documentation to meet internal and external audit requirements.
• Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training tracking processes.
• Collaborate with Quality, Food Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, and Operations teams to ensure compliance training requirements are met.
• Develop and facilitate leadership, technical, and functional training programs across plant functions.
• Lead the development and implementation of the site's training facilities
• Monitor training effectiveness through assessments, employee feedback, performance metrics, and operational results.
• Coach and support frontline leaders in delivering standardized work instructions and on-the-job training.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on building organizational capability and promoting a learning culture.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout a manufacturing facility, training rooms, warehouse areas, and production environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting observations, audits, and training sessions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and transport training materials and equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to use a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.
• Frequent interaction with production employees, supervisors, managers, and corporate stakeholders.
• Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide support for a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate.

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits:

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.