Christensen Farms is a competitive and performance based pay employer. | Sleepy Eye, MN, USA | Salary | Administration-NPC | Full Time

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 145,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships.

The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain - from farm to fork. Christensen Farms is the largest shareholder of Triumph Foods LLC, a producer-owned primary pork processing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri. In turn, Triumph Foods members own 50 percent of Daily's Premium Meats, a specialty pork processor of bacon and other premium pork products. Triumph Foods also holds a 50 percent partnership in Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, a primary pork processing plant.

Position Overview & Responsibilities:

The Training Program Specialist is a critical role within the organization, responsible for the strategic oversight, management, and execution of training programs across the company. This position plays a key role in driving the development, scheduling, and delivery of impactful learning initiatives, ensuring that training solutions are aligned with organizational goals and meet the evolving needs of employees. The Training Program Specialist will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to design, maintain, and enhance training content, while leveraging technology to optimize the learning experience. In addition, this role is responsible for the Learning Management System (LMS) and Oracle Guided Learning Platform.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Training Program Leadership

• Lead the management and execution of training programs.

• Drive the development of innovative learning solutions.

• Ensure all training initiatives are delivered effectively, on time, and within scope.

• Course Design and Content Management

• Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to ensure materials are current, relevant, and impactful.

• Build, maintain, and update courses and curriculums in CF's learning management system (LMS)

• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate ongoing dialogue with stakeholders to address training needs, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with business goals.

• Develop and maintain consistent and effective communication strategies for training initiatives.

• Training Metrics and Reporting

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to training effectiveness, such as completion rates, learner feedback, and performance improvements.

• Provide regular reports to leadership on training outcomes and areas for improvement.

• Continuous Improvement and Optimization

• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs, driving improvements based on feedback, performance metrics, and organizational needs.

• Enhance training delivery methods and processes to ensure maximum impact.

• Manage Oracle Guide Learning and Learning Management System

• Ensure both platforms are fully operational, user-friendly, and meet the needs of the organization.

• Monitor platform functionality, perform regular system updates, and implement new features to enhance the learning experience.

• Provide support and training for users and ensure the seamless integration of new training materials.

  Education, Training, Skill, Experience and Aptitude Requirements:

• 4 Year degree in Human Resources, IT, Communications, Business Administration, or related fields.

• 3 Years related experience preferred

• Project Management

• Technology Systems Administration

• Data Analysis and Reporting

• Valid driver's license

  ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND APTITUDES

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Data Reporting and Analysis Software (Oracle, Power B.I.) preferred

• LMS Platforms (Oracle) preferred

• Bilingual English-Spanish preferred

  Travel Requirements:

  Position requires occasional overnight travel to accomplish. Estimated overnight travel four nights per year.

  Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools:

  This position will require occasionally operating a company vehicle. Any employment offer extended for this position will be is contingent upon the review of the candidate's motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CFF's insurance carrier and company policy.

  Vehicle Licensing Requirements: Class D

  Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.