Job Description
Lead Trainer•HR Bonduelle Group Americas Irwindale, CA Job Details $72,500•$82,500 a year 1 day ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Team scheduling Records management Data management E-learning platforms Instructional materials development Enterprise Learning Management Documentation Handling Full Job Description
APPLICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS IRWINDALE ON-SITE YEARLY SALARY
$72,500•$82,500 Department:
Human Resources Reports to: Sr. Human Resources Manager Location:
Irwindale Position Summary:
The Lead Trainer is responsible for leading, developing, coordinating, and facilitating training programs for plant operations team members in a raw food manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with HR Trainers and Operations leadership to ensure employees receive effective onboarding, compliance, safety, operational, and skills-based training. The Lead Trainer is responsible for planning, scheduling, tracking, and maintaining training records in the company's Learning Management System (LMS) while supporting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning. Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas! Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US. Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet's resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world. Key Responsibilities:
Lead, create, present, and facilitate training programs for plant operations team members across multiple departments and shifts (AM/PM). Partner with HR Trainers, department leaders, and subject matter experts to identify training needs and develop effective learning solutions. Coordinate and schedule training sessions, onboarding, refresher training, compliance training, SOPs, GMPs, food safety, safety procedures, and operational skills development. Ensure all training materials are current, accurate, and aligned with company policies, food safety standards, and operational requirements. Maintain accurate training records, certifications, attendance, and completion data within the company's LMS. Track training effectiveness, compliance completion, and retraining needs; provide reporting to leadership as needed. Support new hire onboarding and cross-training initiatives to improve workforce flexibility and operational readiness. Facilitate hands-on and classroom-style training in a manufacturing environment while reinforcing safe work practices and company expectations. Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Safety, and HR teams to ensure training supports business objectives and compliance requirements. Provide training support across AM and PM shifts as business needs require. Minimum Qualifications:
Experience in training, facilitation, or workforce development within a manufacturing, food production, or industrial environment preferred. Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences. Experience creating training materials, schedules, and tracking systems. Knowledge of LMS platforms and training documentation management. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (bilingual preferred/required). Ability to work in a cold and wet raw food manufacturing environment and around production equipment. Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple training initiatives. Flexible to support AM and PM shifts as business needs require. Work Environment:
Work is performed in a cold, wet, refrigerated raw food manufacturing environment requiring compliance with PPE, GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards. Frequent walking throughout the production floor and interaction with team members across departments and shifts.
