Plant Training Resource

About the role

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort. As a Plant Training Resource, you’ll play a key role in building capability across the Battle Creek plant by supporting training programs, developing team members, and helping ensure consistent execution of plant standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, organizing and improving training processes, and making a visible impact on performance through learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Determine training department structure to include salaried and hourly employees.
• Create training department based on recommended structure and business need.
• Establish cross-functional relationships and support plant training initiatives across departments.
• Evaluate and update/improve onboarding process.
• Develop and upskill training department employees.
• Create, maintain, and update training records, documentation, and tracking systems.
• Create skills matrix for salaried employees.
• Consolidate frontline training records and qualification lists across departments.
• Make and maintain audit ready training records.
• Monitor qualification progression and ensure accurate tracking of employee development.
• Develop and update training programs, materials, and standard work documentation.
• Train and coach trainers and team members to support skill development and consistency.
• Track and report training budgets, participation, and effectiveness metrics.
• Support broader WK Kellogg training and development initiatives and programs.
• Manage training facilities, tools, and equipment to ensure readiness and accessibility.
• Gather data and generate reports to support training performance and decision-making.
• Support talent development initiatives for hourly employees and partner with plant leadership on training plans.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and help drive standardization and best practices across the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train, coach, and influence leaders and frontline employees.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively across teams, including supervisors, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Experience supporting or developing training programs, materials, or learning