Site Training Lead

· Oversee and monitor employee training initiatives and succession planning, ensuring a smooth development process · Develop and deliver, with the site management team, a site L&D strategy, that supports the delivery of the site's people and operational goals and is aligned to the group L&D strategy · Development of T&D reporting metrics for the site. · Develop and maintain a site training and development plan & budget to drive mandatory training, and internal development initiatives · Monitor, analyse, and report on learner journeys and Enhancing Performance process, including tracking progress, engagement, and outcomes. · To deliver local site learning initiatives with a broad range of site-based stakeholders · Oversee and organise all legal and compliance training on-site, ensuring coverage for all shifts across the factory. · Leads implementation and effective use of the Group LMS for site, ensuring it accurately reflects learning needs, site structure and users are fully able to utilize the system. · Work with Business Unit Managers to devise a skills based training program · To build and develop relationships with relevant stakeholders · Be the onsite point of contact for early careers programs (e.g. Apprenticeships, Graduates) ensuring a consistent experience for each employee and that learning needs are met · Work with all relevant parties to implement a best-in-class site induction program · Work with functional leads to develop training plans for their team

§ Be an internal champion and role model for the Kepak Values and Success Factors (Leading Others) § To raise awareness, identify challenges and develop solutions to overcome any barriers to internal development at a site level. · Previous Experience in either a Learning and Development/ Training Role · Experience in FMCG would be advantageous · A relevant qualification, such as Level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma or equivalent, would be advantageous · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects at the same time. · Prior experience of change management or the ability to influence people at all levels of the organisation. · Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to support a multicultural workforce. · Able to demonstrate flexibility in working hours and adapting to dynamic environments or shifting project requirements · Excellent organisational and time management skills · Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office packages, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

Kepak is a family-owned, future-facing food company with a rich heritage of more than 50 years of meat craft. From the establishment of a family owned butcher shop in Dublin in 1966, Kepak has grown significantly and today the group has a turnover of €1.6bn and employs more than 5,000 people across 12 manufacturing sites in Ireland and the UK., Here at Kepak Kirkham, Home of Rustlers, we have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Learning and Development professional to join our busy HR team. Supporting a site of 500 employees, you will coordinate all training and development activities on-site, and implement a variety of initiatives from Kepak Group.

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus potential
• BUPA Cash plan free of charge
• Values awards program
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Corporate gym membership at Ribby Hall Village
• Salary sacrifice pension plans
• Life assurance
• Subsidised canteen and free hot drinks