Coordinator, Bakery-Training

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

This position is responsible for establishing and supporting the bakery and safety training programs. Supports and monitors Shift Trainers to ensure all training needs are met. 

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development of work instructions and standardized work methods
• Development and upkeep of Job Skills Training Framework
• Maintains training documents
• Mentor and monitor Shift Trainers with development and maintenance of standard work instructions (SWIs)
• Mentor and monitor JSTF Job Skills Trainers (OTJ training)
• Monitor and manages traning matrix and learning plans for each team
• Coordinates and schedules training courses with external vendors
• Oversees Alchemy / Coach training for all departments
• Delivers required training programs for bakery associates, including xray, chemical safety, LOTO, or other applicable programs
• Coordinates and delivers orientation for all new hires
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in all areas of training
• Maintain the required hygiene, safety and quality standards on the production floor
• Monitor and maintain PPE and First aid inventory
• Maintain Kantech access system (FOB security system)

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated successful team problem solving, conflict resolution and planning skills
• Computer skills
• Proven peer training ability
• Ability to work independently and also a proven team player
• Highly organized self starter who can manage multiple priorities
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Thirst for knowledge and willingness to learn new skills
• Capable of accurate and timely document keeping
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to meet the needs of the bakery

Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level

Required

• Minimum of eighteen months (18) experience with Aspire Bakeries.

Preferred

• Previous related experience as a trainer with a proven track record of getting the job done while engaging people is a definite asset.
• Post-secondary education in adult education is also an asset.

Salary: $65,000 - $68,000

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.