Corporate Training Manager

Location: Mooresville, NC, Fort Worth, TX or Cold Spring MN

Position Summary:

The Corporate Training manager will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of all training programs for all Carolina Beverage Group locations. The training leader will be responsible for either directly or through the Training Coordinators, developing training materials, conducting hands-on training sessions, assessing training needs, and continuously improving training processes to enhance the skills and capabilities of our employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Training Program Management

• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, and HR leadership to keep new hire training content up to date.
• Champion the Leadership Development Programs by managing the training team and supporting the participants.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) and point of contact for any Alchemy training.
• Partner with plant operations to develop and implement training initiatives.
• Manages the development and maintenance of training materials, modules, and resources.

Training Delivery

• Oversee all training efforts, including new hires, cross-training, and leadership.
• Observe and provide feedback to trainers, both positive and constructive.
• Ensure training is an engaging and hands-on experience that uses in-person, technology, and on-the-job components.
• Conduct training when a trainer is not available.

Training Evaluation and Improvement

• Ensure that knowledge checks are completed and passed. When not completed, arranges retesting.
• Analyzes and evaluates the training programs by collecting feedback from new hires after 30 days of training. Using the feedback to make positive changes
• Review data to identify knowledge & skill gaps.
• Create skill assessments to ensure new hires have the skills as well as the knowledge.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset with the team and the site, ensuring the training is the most effective it can be.

Compliance and Documentation

• Validate that all training activities align with industry regulations, company policies, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and current training records, showing employee progress and certifications.
• Ensure training programs meet and exceed compliance standards.

Team Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Safety, and QA to identify training needs and efficiently resolve the issues.
• Partner with plant leadership in all departments to monitor and evaluate the quality of training programs.
• Other duties may be assigned

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in instructional design, training development, and adult learning principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years previous training and/or operations experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.
• Experience with Alchemy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Safety protocols, Operations, Quality, and Leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and train diverse groups of employees.
• Excellent employee management and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Strong leadership & team collaboration abilities.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Carolina Beverage Group is a world-class specialty beverage co-packer for leading beverage brands.

Headquartered in Mooresville, NC with additional locations in Cold Spring, MN and Fort Worth, TX, we are incredibly proud of the strong team we have built with over 1,500 hard-working team members. Our ownership investments continue to bring new equipment & expansive operations to all locations providing ample opportunities across all locations in a variety of roles and departments including production, blending, ingredients, quality, maintenance and warehousing.

WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to competitive pay, stable employment and growth opportunities, we offer a variety of benefits as part of our total compensation & rewards package.

• 
  Bonus Incentive Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Company Swag – Apparel, hats & a variety of other items available
• Discount Purchases on Beer from our MN Brewhouse Brand
• Eligible for benefits the month following 60 days employment including medical, a health savings account option, dental, vision, disability, company paid & voluntary life and more
• 401k match after 6 months with 100% immediate vesting