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Training Support

Mars


Job Location:

Waco, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

SHIFT:

Day-based role Monday - Friday; will need flexibility on occasion to help with other shifts

Key Responsibilities

Education & Training (E&T) Pillar & Onboarding Governance

Pillar Ownership: Serve as an active member of the site Education & Training (E&T) Pillar taking direct ownership of key Essential Elements (such as Knowledge Capture and Knowledge Transfer) to drive the site toward MSE Gold maturity.

Onboarding Frameworks: Develop monitor and continuously improve the sites associate onboarding programs including structured New Hire Orientation and the criticalday tracking processes.

Skills Matrix & Gap Analysis: Maintain audit and analyze the site Skills Matrix. Proactively identify technical skills gaps plan targeted training sessions and deliver solutions to bridge these gaps using standard site continuous improvement tools (FMOS MSE).

Compliance & Audit Readiness: Coordinate with Safety Quality and Value Stream teams to ensure 100% regulatory and program compliance across all training programs maintaining robust documentation for internal and external audits.

Training Execution Systems & Technical Standards

Digital Training Platforms: Serve as the site administrator and subject matter expert for key digital training and knowledge-sharing platforms including POKA Weever Training Compliance and SharePoint.

Standard Work Documentation: Partner with site Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other proficient associates to design update and validate One Point Lessons (OPLs) and Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).

Execution & Scheduling: Coordinate and assist in the scheduling communication and execution of the annual site Training Plan across virtual classroom and on-the-job (OJT) environments.

Operational Alignment: Track equipment upgrades engineering updates and production changes to ensure all associated training documentation Change Control Cards and skills matrices are updated and communicated effectively.

Continuous Improvement (CI): Lead value stream capability meetings OPL/SWI instruction and SME meetings. Participate in weekly FMOS CP0-CP3 routines to align training with daily operational goals. Influence CP script updates to include capability aspects.

Job Specifications / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

4 years of training operations or technical coordination experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and experienced with digital manufacturing systems or training databases.

Demonstrated experience coordinating training cycles (assessing needs developing materials planning and evaluating training effectiveness).

Strong collaboration and communication skills with a proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams and site leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Education Human Resources Business Management or a related technical field.

5 years of training or instructional coordination experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing CPG or highly regulated production environment.

Deep experience with digital manufacturing software (such as POKA) or NEXUS systems.

Practical understanding of Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) methodologies or lean manufacturing principles.

Competencies

Action Oriented

Plans and Aligns

Collaborates

Interpersonal Savvy

Manages Ambiguity

Drives Results

What can you expect from Mars

Our Culture: Work with over 130000 diverse and talented Associates all guided by our Five Principles (Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom).

Our Purpose: Join a purpose-driven company where we are actively striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

Development: Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University to maximize your career growth.

Compensation: An industry-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including eligibility for the company bonus scheme.

Candidate Disclosures

For Internal Mars Associates: Please ensure you have discussed this opportunity with your current line manager prior to applying.

For External Candidates: This position is a permanent full-time role.

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable law and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other category protected under federal state and local laws.


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