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Training Manager

Fairlife
Location
Webster, New York, United States
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, training, operations, engineering, business, or related field—or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years in manufacturing, technical training, L&D, or operations, with demonstrated people leadership and program delivery
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills, able to engage effectively from the shop floor to site leadership
  • Proven ability to manage a training portfolio: planning backward from deadlines, managing risk, and holding owners accountable
  • Skilled in analyzing skills-matrix, learner, and operational data to drive clear priorities and resourcing decisions
  • Flexible availability to support all shifts, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends
Nice to have
  • Experience in food & beverage, dairy, regulated manufacturing, startup/greenfield, capital projects, or multi-shift leadership
What the job really is

The Training Manager at fairlife is responsible for leading the technical training strategy at the Webster site, ensuring workforce readiness and performance through effective training programs. This role involves managing training data, overseeing curriculum standards, and coaching Training Specialists while collaborating with various site functions. The position requires a hands-on approach, alternating between office, classroom, and manufacturing floor environments to support training needs across shifts.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one
  • Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
  • Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
  • Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
  • Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
  • 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role requires flexibility to support various shifts, which may impact work-life balance
  • Regular presence required on the manufacturing floor, which may involve exposure to operational hazards
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