Instructional Designer

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in eight manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

JOB TITLE: Instructional Designer
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Position Overview

As the Instructional Designer for Foremost Farms USA, you will lead the training programs and initiatives for the cooperative including designing, developing and implementing training programs that support employee skill development and operational efficiency. This role involves working closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to create engaging learning solutions that address the needs of the workforce in a manufacturing production environment. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about instructional design models, adult learning principles, and familiar with manufacturing processes and standards.

Key Accountabilities

Curriculum Development:

• Leads the design and development of training programs for manufacturing employees, including operator training, and for leaders.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and production leaders to identify training needs and ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Facilitates training to guide employees to make progress and succeed.
• Translates complex technical information, such as machine operation procedures into clear, understandable training materials.

Project Management:

• Leads multiple complex training projects across multiple locations, from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and learning objectives are achieved.

Learning Technologies:

• Manages the cooperative's learning technologies.
• Leverages digital tools, learning management systems (LMS) to create engaging, interactive training experiences.
• Develops innovative eLearning courses, including multimedia content.
• Acts as the central data source for dynamic reporting on training within the cooperative.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Manages learning assessments to measure the learning outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of the training, adjusting as needed to enhance learning and performance.
• Creates job qualifications to understand which employees are qualified to perform a certain task in a manufacturing environment.

Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Training, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in instructional design, preferably in a manufacturing setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) through the Association of Talent Development preferred.
2. Master's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field.
3. Experience in developing training for manufacturing jobs.

Job Setting: hybrid; corporate office with travel to our plant locations. 30% travel is required.

Benefits:

Because you and your family matter, Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the area! Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. You can choose to enroll in a single or family plan with low monthly premiums and low annual deductibles ($250/$500). Other benefits include:

• 401(k) with a generous company contribution (100% match on up to 8% deferral)
• Paid time off, starting at 200 hours (25 days)
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks paid at 100%)
• Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
• Flexible spending accounts - for medical and dependent care (childcare) expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral program
• Advancement opportunities!

Foremost Farms USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Foremost Farms USA is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com