Leadership Training Specialist

Role Overview

• Assist in developing, delivering, and implementing the MWC training and learning curriculum for MWC team members in an organized and strategic approach
• Review and improve training practices and materials to increase effectiveness
• Coach and train new and recently promoted leaders through the leadership program
• Partner with site teams and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to design and implement strategic training plans for Vacation Reliefs, Assistant Team Leaders, Team Leaders, and other assigned roles
• Collaborate with other site Leadership Training Specialists and COEs to deliver annual corporate training initiatives and projects
• Assess training and development options and recommend the best approaches and tools
• Create, deliver, and facilitate monthly leadership training to strengthen coaching, development, legal knowledge, retention, engagement, and team culture
• Conduct audits to verify supervisors follow SOPs and use trained leadership tools
• Partner with Site Leadership and HR to support talent development, performance improvement, and individual development plans as needed
• Maintain training documentation, certification records, and related status reports/presentations
• Coordinate, schedule, and track New Employee Orientation, Next In Line Leadership Training, and New Leader Bootcamp
• Participate in interviews for MWC candidates as needed
• Support GPS processes, drive zero losses, and uphold Southwest Cheese non-negotiables
• Comply with all applicable safety, health, and food safety regulations and requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports/procedures and present information to groups
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business/technical information, procedures, and applicable regulations
• Comfort with basic math (fractions/decimals), rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to interpret simple charts/graphs
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and apply them to solve practical problems
• Proficient computer skills (email, recordkeeping, databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation tools)
• Demonstrated teamwork and a proactive approach to achieving departmental and company goals
• Ability to lead by example and share knowledge and skills with others
• Follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures and report unsafe conditions or activities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including staff discounts
• Generous family leave policy
• Health & dental plan