Learning and Development Specialist

Johnsonville

Learning and Development Specialist responsible for facilitating member onboarding and training. Supporting workplace culture and ensuring quality processes at Johnsonville.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeWatertown • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in onboarding and training processes, ensuring new members are equipped with essential skills and knowledge. Proficient in fostering a positive member experience and collaborating with teams to enhance training effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Onboarding ExperienceTraining FacilitationFood Manufacturing ExperienceBilingual in English and SpanishLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

OnboardingTrainingFood SafetySafety ProceduresStandard Work InstructionsTechnical Training TrackingManufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

CollaborationFeedback SeekingRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingMember ExperienceReliability ExcellenceEducation and Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create a welcoming environment that offers a great member experience for all members
Plan and facilitate the new member onboarding and training experience in a variety of settings: one-on-one, small, or large group
Ensure new members have the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to be ready to work on the floor and reinforce critical procedures as needed (e.g., Safety, Food Safety, Johnsonville Way, work environment, role requirements, etc.)
Ensure Johnsonville’s unique culture continues to thrive and serve as a competitive advantage for the organization – now and in the future
Support new members in establishing relationships between their coach, Team Leader, on-line trainer, and members of the core team
Consistently seek feedback from members, coaches, and teams regarding onboarding and training opportunities and with collaborative teamwork work towards the improvement of those processes (new member onboarding, transfer process, Result Block training, etc.)
Collaborate with a member driven team to create standard work instructions for manufacturing processes, audit standard work instructions and revise as needs change
Track technical training progress and effectiveness; communicate regular updates with Sr. Learning & Development Coordinator
Own and execute the “Great First Day” program at your facility (PPE, Welcome Signs, Lockers, etc.)
Contribute to Network-wide Learning and Development Operations projects
Support Reliability Excellence training as needed and actively participate as a member of the Education and Training Pillar at your facility

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED required
2-3 years food manufacturing experience preferred
Leadership experience is preferred
Experience providing instruction and/or training to individuals and groups of people is preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match.
Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;
flexible spending accounts;
disability and life insurance;
fertility and adoption assistance.
Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off!