Learning & Development Specialist

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill's food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Training Coordinator plays a critical role in driving workforce capability and operational excellence across the manufacturing organisation. This role is responsible for designing and delivering learning strategies that support safety, compliance, technical proficiency, leadership development, and continuous improvement. This position will also oversee training coordination activities to ensure efficient scheduling, tracking, and reporting of all learning programs while working closely with operations, engineering and human resources. The coordinator ensures that employees at all levels are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to meet current and future business needs.

Location: Cargill Hull (HU6 7PH)

We offer competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension, private healthcare, performance related bonus and employee assistance programme.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement a site-wide learning strategy aligned with manufacturing goals and compliance requirements.
• Design and deliver training programs covering EHS, technical skills, SOPs, quality systems, and leadership development.
• Conduct training needs analyses and skills gap assessments across departments.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure accurate tracking of training records and certifications.
• Coordinate training logistics including scheduling, materials, venues, and external providers.
• Support onboarding and induction processes for new starters.
• Monitor training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement using KPIs and feedback.
• Promote a learning culture through initiatives such as toolbox talks, safety weeks, and mentoring programs.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

• Proven experience in a Learning & Development role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of compliance training, safety standards, and technical development