You already LOVE us and the SNACKS WE MAKE!

Chips, Cookies, Crackers, Wafers, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, Tortilla Chips... yeah, we make them ALL! Shearer's is the company behind all your favorite snack brands.

We have over 5,000 associates in 17 state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehouse sites in North America that produce over 800 million pounds of snacks per year. Did you know that we buy 20% of all the potatoes grown in the US? WOW!

And we know what you’re thinking…how can I get my hands on some free goodies? Our team members can take home free snacks!

Training and Qualification Coordinator

DAY SHIFT

Starting Pay $25.50/HR

Your seat at the best snacks table:

• T&Q pillar owner assigned, is going to create and qualify the T&Q council, understand the connection and link to the rest of the pillars, set and clarify roles and responsibilities of the team.
• Responsible for setting the Pillar strategy including Master, 90 Day and Weekly Plan
• Design of the three base systems: skills, training and certification and administration
• Analyze the data that the training department has and set the KPI’s to validate the pillar performance and establish the main losses, and set strategy to eliminate them
• Develop training and qualifications steered toward loss elimination due to lack of skill and knowledge by ensuring effective and efficient training systems.
• Develop the skill matrix and the T&Q systems to be implemented in the plant / on model line to start documenting and develop experience and capabilities in the team members.
• Develop the OPL system / process, to start the new learning culture
• Train all employees on the SHOP basic concepts, and work together with the “Trust & 100% Engagement” pillar on the communication process.
• Qualify trainers for each pillar who are going to be part of the knowledge transfer in the plant / on model line.
• Develop training materials and set the bases for new training methods focused on the job, tasks and eliminating losses.
• Ensure the onboarding process considers SHOP concepts, that drives new employees right to the new high-performance culture.
• Develop the training needed for the model line and the rest of the pillar new system and methodologies.
• Drive a Training Methodology of “Learn-Do-Teach” to ensure that everybody can be a trainer and a learner, continuously
• Developing the team member capabilities and qualification based on step-up card
• Document the knowledge transfer among operators and technicians
• Responsible for benchmarking and reapplication
• Link to Shearer’s Network T&Q Pillar Team to standardize processes including CBA´s

  What you bring to the party:

• Preferably candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university
• Practical, cross functional experience in many of the following areas:
• Manufacturing
• Production Leadership
• Basic Lean Methodology
• Capable of transferring knowledge to adult learners
• Ability to learn quickly, deal with ambiguity (change) and drive results  
• Ability to develop a detailed understanding of manufacturing capabilities and capacities.
• Great communications skills and proven ability to work cross functionally in a collaborative and integrated operating environment.
• Strong written and reasoning skills.
• Word, Excel and related applications is essential.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time
• Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach
• Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to climb or balance
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

We offer a variety pack of benefits after just 30 days:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.  Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90 days.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!