Trainer

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated foods for the supermarket and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at picnics, BBQs, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main Street Bistro, Don Pancho, and more. Reser’s operates facilities in the US, Mexico and actively supports the communities it serves.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser’s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs – https://resers.com/careers/#benefits

Job Summary

Provides support for the development of leadership talent in the organization, creating an engaged learning culture and building organizational strength. Delivers leadership development training and facilitates curriculum and programs.

Essential Position Functions

• Facilitates program activities as part of Reser’s learning and development programs, including (but not limited to) Reser’s GROW, Launch, and Lead programs for internal leadership development, including onboarding new participants and ensuring program sustainability.
• Develops and maintains training documents, job aids, and presentations. Prepares and organizes material and set-up of training space, systems, and resources for training sessions.
• Provides program management, including analysis, design, configurations, build, testing, and training through implementation.
• Accountable for program management of all assigned learning and development programs, including planning, scheduling, scope management, communications, and resource management.
• Recommends, develops, and facilitates program activities and/or training content.
• Monitors programs to ensure effectiveness and track progress.
• Provides individual or group coaching sessions for leaders to support leadership development programs.
• Ensures program activities support the development of Reser’s leadership competencies and are aligned with the company's cornerstones.
• Supports administration of online learning management systems.
• Operates with a high degree of emotional intelligence, with the ability to connect with people and builds strong relationships across a wide variety of audiences.
• Leads through the ability to influence, enthusiasm, and inspiring leadership. Supportive and collaborate effectively across functional areas.
• Improves systems, processes, and procedures to increase effectiveness.
• Delivers developmental training to leaders across the organization.
• Works with independence and exercises sound judgment in all activities.
• Flexibility, openness, and an ability to modify and adapt plans as organizational needs change.
  
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
• Prior experience coaching leaders, delivering training, and program management.
• Experience with adult learning principles.
• Certifications in tools such as Insights, DISC, 360 Tools, or formal change management experience preferred.
• Must be familiar with standard leadership concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Learning Management software systems, and general office technology and equipment
• Continuous process improvement background preferred.
• Experience in a high-growth, small or mid-sized manufacturing company strongly preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a training team.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Flexibility, openness, and an ability to modify and adapt plans as organizational needs change.
• Ability to develop professional presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and diverse projects.
• Ability in technical writing to include training manuals, processes, and procedures.
  
  

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
• Travel local and overnight 20-30%
  
  

Exempt only: This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.