Job Description

Here, we boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same.

IFF in Rochester NY is seeking a Training Coordinator to join our team!
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Work with site leaders to identify training and process improvement opportunities within the company.
• Onboarding of new employees.
• Development of training materials.
• Maintain site training records and participate in site audits.
• Maintain site TLM (The Learning Manager) system.
• Update site training material and records in Workbook and SharePoint.
• Utilize ID framework to build new training and training material as needed by the site.
• Conduct site training as needed. Examples include: Site On-Boarding, SHE training, Food Safety Training, Computer system training, etc.
• Participate in the creation and revision of WKIs, SOPs, Forms and Batch Records to meet training and continuous improvement objectives.
• Educate, engage, and empower staff by creating and facilitating lean training and development programs.
• Administer skill demonstrations, knowledge test and job qualifications as needed.
• Must be capable of becoming Training of Trainers & Instructional Design (TOT/ID) certified, with the potential to become a master TOT/ID trainer.
• Frequent communications with Operators, Department Managers, Production Supervisors, and Operations Excellence – Effectiveness Manager on Training and OEE objectives and goals
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of Continuous Improvement events. Document follow up and audit event progress.
• Support Continuous Improvement and Quality Initiatives/events and conduct presentations or provide training as needed.
• Organize and chart data related to training and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in the execution of improvement projects identified by plant leadership.
• May participate in root cause analysis.
• Perform “go and see” activities and data collection for the purposes of understanding improvement opportunities in designated area.
• Embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds and practice consensus leadership when possible.
• SAP inputs/outputs.
• Keeps a positive attitude and works through issues in a constructive manner.
• Acts in compliance with all company policies including, but not limited to: Quality, Safety, Food/Feed Safety, Environmental, GMPs, Dietary Supplements, and HACCP-HARPC.
• Responsible for adherence to all quality systems including ISO 22000 Food Safety, FAMI-QS and NSF Dietary Supplements with an understanding of IFF/Danisco Corporate Quality policies and procedures.
• Responsible to complete training and perform qualified individual tasks according to site’s Food/Feed Safety Plan.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• AAS/BS degree in teaching, a scientific/ technical field or HS Diploma with 2 or more years related experience.
• Basic knowledge of training practices.
• Experience managing training systems and building training material preferred.
• Experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement experience a plus
• Strong Computer Skills –Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Must be able to effectively prioritize, organize, and plan responsibilities to meet objectives.
• Must be a self-starter that can work with minimal supervision
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills to work with a very interactive and self-directed group.
• Highly motivated and Safety conscious.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Position will be a day shift with the potential for some off hours training.
• Position requires routinely walking within a Manufacturing environment.
• May be required to stand while training multiple full day workshops/trainings.
• Travel may be required to maintain training certification/leverage training best practices.
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