Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

The Learning & Development Coordinator, Supply Chain & Operations reports to the Director Learning and Development, Supply Chain and Operations and manages the logistics and scheduling for virtual and traditional classroom learning.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversee Supply Chain & Operations learning calendar, program announcements, preparation, and program launches. Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor enrollments, maintain waitlists, and record completions/no-shows/scores through the LMS and other available tools. Manage proper processing and allocation of invoices when appropriate. Coordinate and schedule enterprise level trainings and assessments for new hires and yearly refreshers for existing associates. Provide weekly report on current completions, enrollments, and participant survey data for enterprise training sessions. Maintain Supply Chain and Operations L&D Dashboard. Manage small- to medium-scale projects. Define, document, and manage project scope. Develop and document project schedules. Facilitate project meetings to track deliverables, report progress, and mitigate risks. Monitor and communicate the status of work in progress, and alert stakeholders to potential risks and conflicts.  Achieve project milestones/end results. Implement Level 1 (reaction), Level 2 (learning), and Level 3 (behavior) evaluations. Evaluate impact of learning activities against performance standards.  Assess and report data to the Director of Learning and Development and determine the impact on learner skills and performance. Assist in data collection for learning-related Root Cause Analysis and Gap Analysis. Assist in development and maintenance of knowledge management site, SharePoint page, and LMS course and event pages. Assist in the development of explainer videos and content. Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in adult learning, performance technology, instructional design/technology, business, project management or related discipline. Two to four years of demonstrated training and development coordination experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

 

Experience Requirements Broad general knowledge and understanding of learning theories and sound business learning and development practices. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to convey complex ideas and information in a simple, direct, easily understood manner. Strong systems/technology acumen. Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, applications, processes, and role-based behaviors with limited direction/training. Demonstrated skills in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and dealing with difficult people. Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple assignments, activities, or projects. Strong organizational skills. Ability to engage and build productive relationships with team members, subject matter experts, and business partners. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with classroom and virtual presentation technologies (Zoom/MS Teams). Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

When in a plant environment:

Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.