How you will make history here…
This is a newly created role designed to establish and lead a comprehensive training function at our Goodyear, Arizona manufacturing plant. You will have the opportunity to design and stand up a training program from the ground up, aligning with Campbell’s corporate vision and the Supply Chain Center of Excellence (COE). This role is critical to improving onboarding efficiency, reducing attrition, and building a culture of continuous learning. You’ll play a key role in implementing critical projects and other digital initiatives, ensuring our workforce is prepared for the future.
**Relocation Assistance Available**
What you will do…
Develop and implement a site-wide training strategy, including onboarding, technical skills, compliance, and leadership development.
Build and maintain training SOPs and standards aligned with Campbell’s COE and governance model.
Lead the execution of digital training initiatives to modernize learning processes.
Manage and coach a team of trainers, ensuring effective delivery of training programs across all shifts and functions.
Partner with Operations, HR, and OpEx teams to identify training needs and drive continuous improvement.
Own the site training budget and track KPIs such as onboarding time reduction and attrition impact.
Who you will work with…
You will report directly to the Plant HR Leader and serve as an active member of the Plant Leadership Team (PLT). In this role, you’ll lead a team that includes two salaried Training Coordinators and three hourly trainers, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, HR, and the Corporate Center of Excellence (COE). The plant workforce consists of approximately 240 employees — operating across three shifts, giving you the opportunity to influence training and development at every level of the organization.
What sets your team apart?
This is a high-impact role at a medium-sized plant with full processing and packaging operations. You’ll join a strong leadership culture focused on accountability, development, and innovation. The site is clean, safe, and committed to continuous improvement. For someone who thrives on building and leading, this is a rare opportunity to create a training function and influence the future of workforce development at Campbell’s.
Future of the business…
The next two years will bring significant transformation, which includes digitized training and performance tracking. You’ll lead the roadmap for aligning site training with corporate standards while customizing for local needs. This role is central to modernizing training processes and supporting strategic initiatives across Campbell’s network.
What you will bring to the table… (Must Have)
Bachelor’s degree (Minimum Qualification)
Minimum 5 years of experience in training and development (Minimum Qualification)
Proven ability to design and implement training programs from the ground up.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and influencing across functions.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills; bilingual capability is a plus.
It would be great if you have… (Nice to Have)
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training & Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Master’s Degree Preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience in CPG or food manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with digital training platforms (e.g., Aveva Teamwork) and continuous improvement methodologies (OpEx).
Background in developing SOPs and governance frameworks for training.
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