Travel: Travel opportunities available, but not required
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
ROLE SUMMARY:
This rewarding role in the Learning & Development Department will partner with Cultivation, Processing, and Supply Chain. A key component of manufacturing is its workforce, and its success depends on its ability to drive learning and development with adequately trained and qualified talent, resources, and tools. In this rewarding position, the L&D Facilitator will aid in efforts to implement and execute proactive classroom and on-the-job training, facilitate training schedules, and support employee cultural strategies with new, creative tactics and delivery methods that will give the production department a competitive edge. The L&D Facilitator will be responsible for supporting the organization's talent by providing comprehensive training during new hire orientation and as needed throughout employment. The Learning and Development team is looking for a dynamic, creative, and passionate team member. We are looking for someone who is ready to learn and develop themselves as well as new and existing employees. This candidate will support various functions within the site as well as the Learning and Development team. The candidate must have a creative mindset regarding modern learning approaches, a keen understanding of effective facilitation and learning design methods, technical aptitude, analytical skills, be learning-focused, and have a desire to drive scalable strategic advancement with transformative learning and development program.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and execute the learning and development strategy in partnership with regional and site senior leaders.
Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate training in partnership with management within the Cultivation, Learning and Development, and Supply Chain divisions.
Continually identify and recruit well-rounded and motivated training personnel within the organization to form the TruU trainer and buddy system program.
Support a high-quality on-the-job training team to develop a positive L&D atmosphere while continually evaluating the effectiveness of the available programs.
Provide feedback and reporting concerning L&D challenges, such as but not limited to student comprehension, delivery methods, technical difficulties, and process improvement needs.
Gather and evaluate information from employees and management on previous on-the-job training initiatives to identify weaknesses and areas that need additional training.
Champion employee engagement and facilitate business success by fostering a culture focused on continuous learning.
Uphold best practices and corporate learning and development principles.
Lead, inspire, and champion culture-focused initiatives and facilitate related L&D opportunities.
Partner with site leaders to review and propose necessary updates and improvements to current standard operating procedures, then participate in facilitating the implementation.
Support KPIs related to operational productivity through best practices and SOP's.
Develop and maintain strong and effective leadership capabilities through decisive problem solving.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required
1-3 years of relevant experience preferred, but not mandatory.
2+ years of professional-level experience in a Learning and Development settings, preferred but not mandatory.
2+ years learning and development facilitation experience.
2+ years of team leadership and/or team building experience.
2+ years of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 365.
Experience developing L&D experiences using tools such as PowerPoint, Job aids, classroom activities, assessments, etc.
Ability to travel by car or flight up to 25% of the time to support sites in their region.
Ability to assess the needs of their facilities and partner with the facility leadership and HRBPs to recommend and deliver additional learning opportunities and experiences to further develop the talent.
Ability to coach and mentor employees one-on-one and in a group setting.
Must be able to build effective relationships quickly across departments and create an environment of accountability and excellence in coordination, coaching, training, and development.
Self-Motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail with coordination of personnel, equipment, materials, and resources necessary to conduct programed training sessions, while being proficient in composing, typing, proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Professional level spelling, grammar, written, and oral communication skills.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not mandatory.
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)
WORK SCHEDULE:
40+ hours weekly with flexible hours depending on department needs. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The above requirements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, and this job description may be amended at any time. Required experience, training, or educational requirements shall be as indicated.