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Bimbo Bakeries USA is hiring a Learning and Development Partner. The role involves creating and implementing on-the-job training certification programs and additional training solutions focused on bakery manufacturing operations, working directly with frontline teams and leadership to enhance skills and manufacturing excellence.

Highlights

Develop and implement On-The-Job Training (OJT) programs across bakery manufacturing operations.
Conduct Train-the-Trainer sessions to certify training coordinators and floor trainers.
Observe, coach, and support OJT execution on the bakery floor to reinforce manufacturing best practices.
Collaborate with Operations Excellence, Talent Development, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders.
Manage skills development initiatives and replicate best training practices regionally.
Work with business partners to assess associate capabilities and address skill gaps.
Required proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft 365, and familiarity with adult learning methodologies.
Minimum of a four-year college degree and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing and training preferred.
Salary range from $64,700 to $84,100 with annual bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits including 401k with company match.
Travel typically 60-75% regionally with occasional national travel; flexible work schedules to support operational needs.

Learning and Development Partner Full Description

Learning and Development Partner

Chicago, IL

Job Description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

#LI-SO1

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Salary Range: $64,700 - $84,100

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

This is a remote position

Position Summary:

This position will help create, implement, and sustain a standardized on-the-job training certification program (OJT) and additional training solutions across a BBU region with a strong focus on bakery manufacturing operations. This role is hands-on, working closely with frontline teams and leadership to drive manufacturing excellence through skills development. Frequent travel to bakeries is required. They will collaborate with Operations Excellence (OX), North America Talent Development Bakery Leadership, HR Business Partners, Functional Experts, and Training Coordinators (where applicable).

Key Job Responsibilities:

Be the Subject Matter Expert for adult learning as a partner for bakery leadership and manufacturing operational training.
Work with bakeries to implement the On-The-Job Training program, collecting, assessing, developing, and validating content
Host Train-the-Facilitator and Train-the-Trainer sessions to certify Training Coordinators and Floor Trainers
Engage directly on the bakery floor to observe, coach, and support OJT execution and reinforce manufacturing best practices.
Co-facilitate the OX Playbook, Co-facilitate OX Coaching for Performance
Look for synergies with other locations for sharing best practices and content
Manage skills development with bakery leadership and replicate training program best practices and resources across assigned bakeries
Collaborate with business partners, including Bakery leadership, Training Coordinators (where applicable), Safety, and People Teams to ensure associates complete requirements
Partner with bakery leadership teams to assess associate capabilities and provide necessary feedback on skill level or additional required training, including supporting the build of the skill gap analysis
Identify and share best practices to solve for learning & development needs across all facilities
Ensure focus on OX People & Culture KPIs
Travel required (approximately 60–75% regionally; occasional national travel based on business needs).
Work flexible work schedules when necessary to accommodate operation shifts and training needs
Perform other duties as assigned

Key Behavioral & Technical Competencies:

Proven ability to:
Organize and lead concurrent tasks and projects
Work independently and collaboratively with immediate and cross-functional team members
Work in a continuous improvement, agile culture
Drive results by balancing focus on development, KPIs, and meeting deadlines
Proven ability to facilitate training in an adult learning environment
Communicate (written and oral) professionally
Professionally interact with associates and leaders at all levels of the organization
Experience developing learning content is preferred but not required
Comprehend adult learning methodologies
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, Microsoft 365, and other software/applications highly desired
Experience developing learning content is preferred but not required
Work flexible work schedules when necessary

Education and Work History:

Four-year college degree
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and training role preferred
Hands-on Experience writing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other manufacturing detailed training tools
A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Learning and Development Partner

Chicago, IL

Job Description

#LI-SO1

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Salary Range: $64,700 - $84,100

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

This is a remote position

Position Summary:

Key Job Responsibilities:

Be the Subject Matter Expert for adult learning as a partner for bakery leadership and manufacturing operational training.
Work with bakeries to implement the On-The-Job Training program, collecting, assessing, developing, and validating content
Host Train-the-Facilitator and Train-the-Trainer sessions to certify Training Coordinators and Floor Trainers
Engage directly on the bakery floor to observe, coach, and support OJT execution and reinforce manufacturing best practices.
Co-facilitate the OX Playbook, Co-facilitate OX Coaching for Performance
Look for synergies with other locations for sharing best practices and content
Manage skills development with bakery leadership and replicate training program best practices and resources across assigned bakeries
Collaborate with business partners, including Bakery leadership, Training Coordinators (where applicable), Safety, and People Teams to ensure associates complete requirements
Partner with bakery leadership teams to assess associate capabilities and provide necessary feedback on skill level or additional required training, including supporting the build of the skill gap analysis
Identify and share best practices to solve for learning & development needs across all facilities
Ensure focus on OX People & Culture KPIs
Travel required (approximately 60–75% regionally; occasional national travel based on business needs).
Work flexible work schedules when necessary to accommodate operation shifts and training needs
Perform other duties as assigned

Key Behavioral & Technical Competencies:

Proven ability to:
Organize and lead concurrent tasks and projects
Work independently and collaboratively with immediate and cross-functional team members
Work in a continuous improvement, agile culture
Drive results by balancing focus on development, KPIs, and meeting deadlines
Proven ability to facilitate training in an adult learning environment
Communicate (written and oral) professionally
Professionally interact with associates and leaders at all levels of the organization
Experience developing learning content is preferred but not required
Comprehend adult learning methodologies
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, Microsoft 365, and other software/applications highly desired
Experience developing learning content is preferred but not required
Work flexible work schedules when necessary

Education and Work History:

Four-year college degree
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and training role preferred
Hands-on Experience writing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other manufacturing detailed training tools
A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted

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