Mars Petcare

•Training Manager

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Columbus, OH Pay:

Based on experience between $89K-99K This site manufactures

Petfood Shift Schedule:

Shift:

1st (days)

Schedule:

Monday

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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-99

K 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