Training Specialist

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer‑owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Strategically located along Highway 99, our Fresno facility produces bulk butter, processed fluids, and milk powder. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer
competitive pay
and
incentive programs
designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits
,
generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
,
retirement plans
designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your
personal well-being and professional growth
, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

The Training Specialist will partner with corporate training manager and on‑site operations leaders to develop and implement training program, standards, documentation, and tools for the local manufacturing site. This role is responsible for ensuring site specific training processes are established, improved, followed, and maintained. The systems and processes will include facilitating operator training, skill gap identification, training plan management, and sustainable documentation updating and retention.

This position will report to the corporate training manager.

Essential Functions

• Implement and maintain the plant’stechnical (operator) training program to help ensure department business‑plan goals are met.
• Coordinates on‑the‑job training for new and transferred employees.
• Support and partner with project teams for the development and documentation of work instructions, training material, external vendor training, etc.
• Partner with Training Manager on various learning projects and initiatives driving skill and knowledge development to deliver business results.
• Conduct training effectiveness assessments through post‑training analyses.
• Accurately maintain all training records within the learning management system (LMS).
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures.
• Engage in train‑the‑trainer courses and deliver training to various levels within the organization
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization
• Flexibility with schedule to meet the demands of a 24 x 7 operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to design training content.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple departments.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and equipment, preferably in dairy manufacturing.
• Team player who wants to support the manufacturing team.
• Knowledge of learning and management systems and operations training processes.
• Excellent organizational, multi‑tasking, attention to detail, and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and/or Experience

• 2 or more years of training experience within a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Resources, Learning and Development, Business, or related field preferred.
• Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products, and the development of training media using media development software.

Language Skills

English is required as the written and spoken language.

Equipment

Personal protective equipment…