Training Consultant - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Training Consultant assesses system-wide developmental needs to drive employee and leadership training initiatives. Researches training solutions, designs curriculum, and leverages data to evaluate the performance of enterprise training & development programs.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Consults with business divisions and member companies. Works directly with the Sr. Manager of Training & Development and Senior System Leadership, to design, develop, and deliver training programs that support business results and that are in alignment with department strategic objectives. Analyzes to determine if the business need was met by the recommended development solution.

 

Supports the development, implementation and maintenance of online educational resources and tools.

 

Coordinates with Training Analysts on the creation and implementation of instructor guide/lesson plans.

 

Reviews and recommends vendors, and serves as a relationship liaison to vendor contacts in support of GROWMARK System learning objectives.

 

Defines actionable and measurable training goals and objectives, based on the priorities established by the Sr. Manager, Training & Development. Maintains training program plans that align with but are not limited to:

 

• • Customer Service Standards
  • Employee Development Goals
  • Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
  • Leadership Succession Efforts
  • Online Learning Tools
  • Assessment Strategy

 

Develops, facilitates, and coordinates training and learning sessions for Senior Leadership, General Manager, and Executive roles.

 

Creates and maintains a culture of support, collaboration, excellence, and achievement.

 

Conducts needs analysis to identify gaps and solutions at the individual, team and organizational levels (e.g. through interviews, focus groups, data collections and analysis).

 

Guides change-related initiatives and communication plans associated with the execution of new deliverables.

 

Provides coaching to managers, supervisors and teams on development best practices.

 

Provides counsel to managers, supervisors, and employees on training programs utilizing in-house and outside sources. Identifies, directs, and assesses outside instructors, speakers, and consultants as necessary to conduct effective supervisory programs.

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. 

 

Responsible for encouraging, supporting, and promoting innovative practices, ideas, and technologies within the team.

 

Performs all other duties as assigned. 

 

REQUIREMENTS