About this role
Job Description:
Mars Petcare- Training Manager- Columbus, OH
• Pay: Based on experience between $89K-99K • This site manufactures Petfood
Shift Schedule:
• Shift: 1st (days) • Schedule: Monday- Friday • Hours: 8am- 4:30pm • Ability to work flexible working hours accommodating varying time zones and operation shifts.
Description of Role: The Training Manager owns all factory training and capability building anchored in the Education & Training (E&T) Pillar and MSE/TPM methodologies.
What are we looking for? Minimum Requirements:
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education • 5+ years experience in manufacturing and in one or more area of plant operations: Supply, Production, Continuous Improvement, Training, HSE and/or Reliability/Maintenance • 3+ years’ experience in Learning and Development related roles
• Facilitation of classroom training and on-the-job training
• Ability to travel as required between 10%-20% of time with majority of travel being within a region.
Physical Requirements:
• Can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. • Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs) • Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling, and gripping. • Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, lean over equipment, and operate in confined spaces. • Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods • Capable of working in hot, cold and wet conditions • Proficient in understanding, communicating, reading, and writing in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area • Experience in the development of training programs • Technology capable with experience in virtual connections, website interactions and platform co-ordination.
What will be my key responsibilities? Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) - Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Lead the E&T Pillar: Act as site Pillar Leader, set strategy based on the site needs, develop pillar members and execute PDCA-SDCA cycle for E&T methodologies. • Embed Methodologies: Teach and coach teams on Adult Learning, Train the Trainer, Zero Loss culture, and equipment ownership. • Collaborate and support other pillars’ needs to continuously develop site overall MSE capabilities. • Project Training Support: Develop and execute training for new plant projects and equipment rollouts. Operational Training, Skill Matrices & Compliance
• Close Skill Gaps: Incorporate training into FMOS meetings with key stakeholders to visualize and improve skill gaps based on the losses across all shifts and departments. • Govern Standards & Data: Create and continuously improve the Skill Matrix, standardized training records, and compliance tracking. • Compliance & Job Analysis: Conduct Job Task Analysis for roles to ensure regulatory and safety compliance. • Two Core Programs: Ensure continuous operation of New Associate Onboarding and Revalidation Training. • External Partnerships: Coordinate with external training providers and vendors for specialized technical certifications. Training Center, Content & AV Media
• Facility Management: Design, operate, and maintain the on-site Training Center, including hands-on equipment mock-ups. • Media & Digital Learning: Create training videos, manage AV equipment (tablets, cameras, sound systems), and adopt modern learning tech. Leadership, Team & Budget Management
• People Leadership: Manage direct reports, build team engagement plans, and set Individual Business Objectives (IBOs) and Development Plans (IDPs). • Budget & Resources: Build and manage the site training budget and allocate materials and trainer resources effectively. • Stakeholder Influence: Advise site leadership on training systems, communicate progress across all plant zones, and deliver routine performance reports.
Total Rewards
• Starting Pay: $89K-99K • Annual Bonus and Merit Increases • Benefits Starting Day One: • Medical, Vision, and Dental • Up to 6% 401(k) match • Vacation time • Tuition reimbursement • Short/Long-Term Disability • 18 weeks parental leave