Training Specialist

company information

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers.

With more than $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health; and fairlife® Light Ice Cream.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

The company is driven by its values of caring for the people, animals, and planet it touches across its business. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all. 

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information: fairlife, LLC complies with the federal contractor COVID-19 vaccination mandate, which requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 18, 2022, except for those with documented and approved medical or religious accommodations. Prior to starting with fairlife, successful candidates will be required to: (i) be at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19 and in the process of getting fully vaccinated; (ii) be able to provide fairlife with proof of vaccination, or (iii) have applied for and received a medical or religious-based accommodation to be exempt from the mandatory vaccination policy.

job purpose:

The Training Specialist will communicate with managers to identify training needs and mapping out development plans for teams and individuals. They are responsible for managing, designing, developing, coordinating and conducting all training programs

responsibilities:

• Track and record all training activities and proficiencies for all departments and generate reports to be communicated with site leadership.
• Coordinates with site leadership to ensure that training programs are delivered and personnel are qualified to perform the operations they are trained for.
• Work with SME’s to determine job specific training curriculum and transform technical information into supporting training materials (SOPs, instructional videos, and other training documents).
• Assess effectiveness of current training, identify gaps, and work with leadership and SME’s to solve training issues.
• Coordinate all trainings internally and with third party vendors.
• Maintain a training calendar and communicate all training events with leadership and employees.
• Assist in conducting day 1 safety and quality training for new hires.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design or related discipline preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a training coordination required.
• 2 years' experience working in manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with SMEs and site leadership
• Ability to work independently and manage projects and timelines
• Proactive, adaptable, detail oriented and results driven
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Able to work in a manufacturing setting and spend time on manufacturing floor
• Understanding of adult learners and learning styles
• Ability to create learning paths and supporting training materials
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and above average computer skills
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools (Captivate, Lectora, Articulate, iSpring) preferred
• Experience with video editing software preferred
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

position location: Coopersville, MI

reports to: Training Manager

exempt/nonexempt: Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.