Job Description:

　　Mars Petcare (Greenies) is looking to hire a Education and Training Lead at our climate-controlled Kansas City, MO location!

　　Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world's best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. Access the Mars tools and training to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and most importantly on your own career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It's the opportunity to start your tomorrow today.

　　This role will develop Associate capability by leading the deployment of all Education & Training at the site. This role oversees associate training, training development, and completion. They will oversee all responsibilities associated with coaching Associates on MSE E&T standards, meeting cadence, health checks, 90-day plan, 1 year implementation plan, charter, KPI's and recognition. They will raise and sustain plant performance in line with Mars Supply Excellence and the site's Compelling Business Need (CBN).

　　What are we looking for?

　　2 years' experience in manufacturing role AND/OR 2-year degree technical or associates degree with demonstrated communication and facilitation skillsSkill to learn and utilize digital technology to enhance training programs (i.e., Poka, Alchemy, etc.)Superior written and oral communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills and interact with various functional groups.Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and be able to co-ordinate several projects at one time.Use company software to interact with management, maintenance, and quality services.Ability to facilitate group meetings.Basic computer skills for developing, presenting, and updating training materials.Produce training videos including splicing and editing.Knowledge/Experience are acquired through OJT, specialized classes, and passed knowledge.

　　What will be your key responsibilities?

　　Factory Capability Framework:

　　Facilitate the role profiling methodology to build clear inventories of responsibilities and required skills and knowledge to identify gaps and then use to build training course and curriculum. Develop Step up Cards based on the role profile methodology.Maintain the factory skills matrices, ensuring this is kept up to date with the outputs of Associate validation.Facilitate the Factory Skills Gap Assessment Process to develop a prioritized annual plan for training activity.

　　Knowledge Capture:

　　Facilitate the OPL process (One-point lessons) to ensure these communication tools are managed effectively. Ensure appropriate knowledge management methodologies are applied to maintain, share and update recorded knowledge within the site's information structure.Facilitate the Training design and development methodology with support from the Subject Matter Experts (i.e., Operations, Safety, QF&S, etc.). Training & Coaching on all E&T processes, systems, and tools.

　　Knowledge Transfer

　　Establish the global E&T Expert Trainer programs and On the Job Trainers at the site.Facilitate the Administration of Training processes which includes proper storage of OPLs, Standard Work, Role Profiles, Skills Matrices, and Step-up Cards. Also includes updating and monitoring site training calendar and updating training courses.Provide leadership, objectives, feedback, and performance coaching to all associates involved in site education and training programs, especially on the job trainers and expert trainers. Accountable for integrity and deployment consistency & accuracy of site course and appropriate validation tools to confirm Associate capability.Create and support framework to ensure successful onboarding for new associates according standard.

　　Additional Training Responsibilities

　　Identify the necessary resources to provide training.Utilize Training Center if available.Coordinate with CVS to update training manuals, SWI and SOPs based on equipment upgrades and/or other change management processes and integrate into the annual training plan. Utilize digital solutions to optimize training tools, processes, and progress tracking.

　　Compensation:

　　Pay based on experience.Annual bonus pay outAnnual merit increases

　　Total Rewards:

　　Medical, Vision & Dental- Starts day one!Up to 6% 401K matchVacation timeTuition reimbursementShort/Long Term disabilityOnsite gym

　　What can you expect from Mars?

　　Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.[Insert any additional market/role specific benefits that the candidate might be interested in]

　　Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.

　　Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.