Technical Trainer

Members of our Human Resources team (referred to at Johnsonville as “Member Services”), along with those in learning and culture, office support, and administrative assistant roles—including executive assistants and other key support functions—play a vital part in both big-picture strategy and day-to-day operations. These teams are responsible for recruiting, developing, and supporting a talented and diverse workforce, as well as shaping our culture through programs focused on learning, growth, and engagement. From coordinating executive calendars and supporting effective meetings to designing impactful development programs and negotiating vendor contracts, their contributions are essential to helping the organization achieve its goals.

Johnsonville, LLC

Technical Trainer

Position Overview:

Join Johnsonville’s Global Member Services and Organizational Development & Learning (MSOL) team as a Technical Trainer. You will play a key role in enabling our members and coaches to leverage their technology tools in an effective and efficient way. You will have the opportunity to develop and deliver technology-related training programs to help members and coaches improve their skills with technology tools following the ADDIE process. The Technical Trainer will take ownership of templates and standards for all technology-related training materials.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with IT, system and process owners and project/change management teams to support projects and drive technology adoption across all functional areas
• Conduct regular needs assessment to identify gaps in system or software adoption and develop targeted training approaches to address skill deficiencies
• Analyze needs to identify the most appropriate training modalities for various scenarios and audiences, including but not limited to, technology rollouts, upgrades and conversions
• Apply adult learning principles to create and maintain technical training programs and materials, including manuals, guides, and online resources needed to support ongoing learning; facilitate instructor-led training programs as needed
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technical training programs and tools, making adjustments as necessary to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Design templates and standards for all technology-related training and support materials; conduct train-the-trainer programs and provide consultation on training best practices to SMEs and system owners
• Collaborate with system and business-process owners to identify needs and deliver comprehensive solutions
• Identify technology-related training from external providers as needed to support user and business needs
• Stay current with technological advancements and industry best practices to continuously improve training methodologies

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in educational technology, computer science or a related field preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years learning and development experience including proven experience with ADDIE, needs analysis, instructional design, eLearning, facilitation required
• High technical aptitude. Learns new technologies quickly
• Intermediate to advanced skill with Microsoft programs, especially Word and Powerpoint required
• Sharepoint experience required
• Power BI, Power Automate and Forms preferred
• Change and project management experience preferred
• Deskless worker training preferred; manufacturing experience a plus

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to work across shifts as well as across departments for training and development needs at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 10%)

Location:                         Global Headquarters, Sheboygan Falls, WI

                                         (Our office is about an hour north of Milwaukee)

Coach:                             Sr. Organizational Learning Leader

Member Status:              Salaried

Flexible Work:                 Potential to work remotely 2-3 days per week

Benefits:                Members have potential for a monthly bonus, and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement! 

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:       

External candidate:  Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.