Training & Development Manager at Gehl Food & Beverage

Village of Germantown, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Training Program Design, Training Implementation, Continuous Improvement, Aseptic Food Manufacturing, Operational Goals Alignment, Trainer Development, Skill Gap Analysis, Data Analysis, Performance Metrics Evaluation, Recruiting Support, Onboarding, Career Development, GMP Compliance, GFSI Compliance, Safety Compliance, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Now Hiring: Training & Development Manager Reports To: Director of Operations, Technical Training Why join our team? Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match Generous PTO & holidays Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities Other Benefits & Programs We Offer: Referral bonus program Tuition reimbursement HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more Proven continued business growth for future opportunities Position Overview Reporting to the Director of Operations, Technical Training, the Training & Development Manager leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs across aseptic food manufacturing facilities. This role drives alignment with company strategy, strengthens workforce capabilities, and ensures sustainable performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development across South Carolina and Wisconsin locations. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute training programs across food, bottle, and TetraPak production lines Partner with plant leadership to align training with operational goals Develop and mentor trainers; build future training leaders Analyze data to identify skill gaps and improve training effectiveness Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance Maintain training systems, documentation, and standard work processes Evaluate training impact through feedback and performance metrics Support recruiting, onboarding, and career development programs Ensure compliance with GMP, GFSI, safety, and regulatory standards Collaborate across sites to share best practices and strengthen engagement Requirements High school diploma or equivalent 3–5 years of manufacturing experience (food or aseptic preferred) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Proven leadership, coaching, and team development abilities Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to travel 25–40% to company locations Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree 5+ years manufacturing related experience Previous supervisory or management experience Experienced with Excel, Microsoft Applications, POKA, Power Automate, Redzone, & SharePoint. This role serves a diverse community, including Spanish-speaking populations; Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Training & Development Manager designs, implements, and continuously improves training programs for aseptic food manufacturing facilities, driving alignment with company strategy to enhance workforce capabilities across safety, quality, and performance metrics. This role involves leading training execution across production lines, partnering with leadership, developing trainers, and maintaining all training systems and documentation.