Technical Training Manager en The Wonderful Company

Company Description

POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Team, the Technical Training Manager is responsible for the strategy, development, and execution of technical training programs that build sustainable operator and maintenance capability across the facility. This role focuses on standardizing technical documentation, developing structured skill-progression frameworks, and elevating equipment knowledge to support safety, quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Advanced Manufacturing, this role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Food Safety to translate equipment complexity and tribal knowledge into clear, scalable, and audit-ready training systems. The Technical Training Manager provides direct supervision to Technical Trainers and Training Coordinators and plays a key role in the site’s long-term manufacturing capability roadmap.

Job Description

Technical Training Strategy & Facilitation

• Design and implement structure technical training for operator, maintenance and technical roles across manufacturing lines.
• Develop role-based skill progression models that align to operational needs.
• Partner with Advanced Manufacturing leadership to align training initiatives with equipment upgrades, new line launches, and capital projects.
• Support the transition from informal, experience-based training to standardized competency-based learning. 

Documentation & Standardization

• Lead the creation, standardization, and governance of:
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Standard Work and One Point Lessons (OPLs)
  • Equipment start-up, shutdown and preventive maintenance standards.
• Ensure documentation is visual, easy to use, version-controlled, and audit ready.
• Capture tribal knowledge from experienced operators and technicians and convert it into formal training material.
• Maintain consistency of documentation across lines, shifts and equipment platforms.

Training Systems, Compliance & Metrics

• Govern the Technical Learning Management Systems (LMS), ensuring compliance with safety, quality and food safety requirements. 
• Develop and manage competency matrices and skill certification programs for operators and skilled trades.
• Implement training metrics that connect learning outcomes to operational KPIs.
• Manage the technical training budget and prioritize investments based on operational impact.

Leadership & Pillar Ownership

• Lead the Education & Training (E&T) Pillar within the site’s Lean/TPM framework, focusing on technical autonomy.
• Supervise Technical Trainers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), providing coaching on instructional design and technical mentorship.
• Serve as a member the enterprise Learning Council
• Build a sustainable “Train-the-Trainer” model across shifts and departments.
• Develop and promote technical career pathways to improve retention and internal mobility. 

Additional Duties

• Maintain a consistent presence on the manufacturing floor to identify skill gaps and equipment-related pain points.
• Serve as a liaison between HR compliance requirements and technical manufacturing needs.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives as related to training and documentation.

Qualifications

• Required: BS/BA in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Organizational Development, or a related technical field.
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience in a Technical Training leadership role within a highly automated manufacturing environment (e.g., Automotive, Aerospace, or High-Tech Food Processing).
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma, TPM, or CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) credentials are a plus.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, automation, and maintenance fundamentals.
• Instructional Design: Experience developing hands-on, technical training for frontline manufacturing teams.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience administering LMS platforms and working with MES/ERP systems.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical, usable training; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to perform skills gap analyses and connect training outcomes to performance.
• Leadership: Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $115,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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