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HR Training Supervisor 2nd shift Liberty

HR Training Supervisor 2nd shift Liberty

Farmer FocusHarrisonburg, VA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title

Farmer Focus's mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values : Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Position Overview

As the HR Training Supervisor, you will lead development and production performance. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this role leads training strategies and execution, ensuring that all team members are equipped, engaged, and aligned with safety and quality standards. You will oversee production trainers, implement training programs, and foster a learning culture that reflects our commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Plan, design, and conduct training programs based on learning principles and best teaching practices
  • Lead new hire orientation and ongoing refresher courses focused on poultry processing skills, food quality, safety, and compliance
  • Coach department trainers to deliver consistent, high-quality onboarding and cross-training sessions
  • Create and manage digital and physical training materials
  • Implement and maintain detailed training records and performance metrics
  • Deliver hands-on training across all production functions
  • Schedule and track training in coordination with production demands and staffing plans
  • Work closely with plant supervisors to assess labor and align workforce development with operational goals
  • Collaborate with HR and other department leads to identify and meet training needs
  • Continually evaluate training progress and procedures to monitor course effectiveness and analyze data to make curriculum updates as needed
  • Lead with our mission, vision, and CARES values
  • Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Role :

  • Bilingual English / Spanish is required. French would be a plus!
  • Associate degree or better preferred and two or more years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous training experience in a manufacturing or related environment preferred.
  • APTD or other training certification preferred.
  • Experience designing and coordinating training courses and programs to support business objectives is preferred.
  • The ability to communicate information to all levels of the organization, including production associates, supervisors, and managers, by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Strong verbal skills and proficient writing skills.
  • Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience using Learning Management Systems, specifically Alchemy, is preferred.
  • Experience using eLearning authoring tools is preferred.

    • Other Requirements :

  • Must be able to work any shift and be versatile.
  • Must be willing to participate in the audit team or safety committee.
  • Must comply with all safety rules and instructions, participate in the Company training programs, and make every effort to learn, develop, and upgrade skills required for this job classification.

    • Other Physical Requirements :

  • Must possess full hand and finger grasping and pinching with both hands together and apart.
  • Works in and around trim knives, rapidly moving mandrels, and requires continuous balance.
  • Vision (Near, Color, Depth Perception) must be able to pass the color vision test.
  • Sense of Sound - Able to hear anomalies in equipment operation.

    • Work Environment :

    Must be able to work in varying environments including production environments. Must be able to tolerate the varied heat and chill of the plant that is consistent with meat processing facilities. Must be able to wear all manner of Personal Protective Equipment as well as food safety clothing including hair and beard nets as required.

    Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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