Learning/Development Coordinator - Mankato, MN

About the role

This role serves as the Learning & Development (L&D) Coordinator for the Mankato complex and is responsible for the development and implementation of the technical training program and for Performance Excellence (PE) coordination. The L&D Coordinator ensures team development and technical training is completed in alignment with Performance Excellence principles and methodologies to promote operational efficiency, consistency and continuous improvement. This position also provides support to management to facilitate safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations as directed by the Complex Manager including, but not limited to, operational troubleshooting, layered audits for all the pillars CCD, SMS, WPO, DEC, SQE, PM, working permit issuance, and filling in for operations management staff absences. This job involves hands-on work in the plant approximately 70% of the time and 30% in the office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a premier training program to provide a highly effective, robust, motivated, and safe workforce passionate about continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the Performance Excellence Team to develop, implement, document, and measure the efficiency of training
• Lead the collaboration and creation of the CCD skill set assessment matrices and coordination with other operations stakeholders
• Utilize established CCD 2.0 Tools, resources, templates to conduct Focused Training Initiatives and World Class Training Initiatives
• Coordinate with plant leadership to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities tied to plant losses and define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and training measures of success
• Conduct Train-the-Trainer sessions as required
• Mentor and develop unit/department employees to establish an inspiring & high performance culture
• Champion and take full ownership of implementing standardized SMS pillar for Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 planning, coordination and implementing
• Support safe, reliable performance of duties by ensuring that units/departments follow Site, Corporate, Quality and regulatory standards related to operating procedures and MOCs (Management of Change)
• Collaborate with Corporate L&D and peer L&D Coordinators to drive best practices and consistency of training across the site
• Responsible for the Site's new hire training and mentoring program 30, 60, 90 assessments
• Establish relationships and collaborate with OJT (on the job training) mentors, subject matter experts, procedure reviewers, training reviewers, engineers, managers/supervisors, and EHS staff to support the site's training activities
• Maintain, update and audit all training documents and procedures as required by changes, MOCs, CCD skill set matrices and periodic reviews
• Responsible for the L&D matrix and providing weekly/bi-weekly updates of progress for the Cogen, Refinery, lab team and Crush plant
• Enhance skills to include adult learning methodologies and deliver one on one coaching and instruction, in the field training, casual small group training, and formal stand up instruction
• Other management support functions as determined by Plant Manager to assist in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations
• Align with the site leadership team on specific mitigation steps in bridging the training gaps identified
• Key stakeholder of the employee feedback/surveys, recognition and retention team

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent years of relevant experience
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, Microsoft Forms, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to lead and motivate others, create buy-in from teams, and be a champion of change
• Ability to assess training needs, translate job duties/skills needed to incorporate into training programs and develop, organize, and conduct presentations on instructional materials
• Proficiency in active listening, clear communication, training, coaching, and developing
• Ability to identify issues and problem solve
• Strong communication and influencing skills to drive engagement and support for Performance Excellence and training programs to encourage and improve the level of engagement at all levels
• Presentation skills for all types of training (i.e., one-on-one coaching, in-the-field training, casual small group training, and formal stand-up instruction)
• Positive attitude and self-driven work ethic to serve as a role model for others
• Demonstrated experience and ability to drive continuous improvement in operations

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Reference ID: 114349BR