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Reporting to the Training & Development Manager, the Content Developer is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining the overall training needs for our Aseptic Food Manufacturing Facilities. The Content Developer will create specific training materials through our training platform, Alchemy. This key position oversees coaching, developing, mentoring, and delivering training methodologies across our facility. The Content Developer will become well versed in data analysis and driving down the training gaps within the facility. The goal of the Content Developer is to create content, achieve sustainable trainings results, in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and their growth.
We pride ourselves on our long-lasting relationships with some of America’s top consumer brands as well as companies new to the marketplace. Our products are found in retail stores, club channels, restaurants, and professional sport venues globally. In fact, you may have enjoyed a product from Gehl Food & Beverage, like our Gehl's® nacho cheese sauce, without realizing it. Gehl Food and Beverage has been a pioneer of low-acid aseptic dairy processing since the early 1970’s. Our aseptic products are ready-to-serve and packed in convenient packages that fit the needs of consumers. Our secret is an advanced aseptic process that locks in freshness without refrigeration. Our highly specialized aseptic process allows food and beverage products to achieve commercial sterility. Through a process of combining commercially sterile ingredients with sterilized packaging materials and sealing them within a commercially sterile environment, we create on-trend products that do not spoil at ambient temperatures. This airtight seal and commercial sterility allow a 12–18-month ambient shelf life without compromising tasteParticipants will have the opportunity to explore any facets within the company. The service member will be focused primarily in operations, learning good manufacturing processes (GMP), food safety, quality and machine operations with the opportunity to transition into full-time employment at the end of the program.Phase 1: Orientation & Industry Foundations (Weeks 1–4)Objective: Introduce the civilian workforce, food manufacturing environment, and foundational safety systems.Week 1: Program Orientation & Civilian Workforce Transition• SkillBridge expectations and performance objectives • Translating military experience into civilian roles (training, SOPs, operations) • Overview of Content Developer role and responsibilities • Workplace communication, professionalism, and accountability • Introduction to manufacturing culture and pace Week 2: Food Safety Fundamentals• Core food safety principles and hazard awareness (biological, chemical, physical) • Introduction to HACCP and preventive controls • Personal hygiene, sanitation, and contamination prevention • Role of training in maintaining food safety compliance Week 3: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)• GMP standards and regulatory expectations • Sanitation, hygiene, and facility controls • Documentation discipline and standardization • Translating GMP requirements into training materials (SOPs, OPLs) Week 4: Workplace Safety & Risk Management• OSHA fundamentals and safety culture • Hazard identification and mitigation • PPE, emergency procedures, and incident reporting • Embedding safety into training content and workforce readiness ________________________________________Phase 2: Training Development & Technical Content Creation (Weeks 5–8)Objective: Build core competencies in developing structured training materials aligned with operational needs.Week 5: Instructional Design Fundamentals• Principles of adult learning and instructional design • Structuring clear, repeatable training content • Writing effective One Point Lessons (OPLs) • Developing step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Week 6: Content Development & Documentation• Converting SME knowledge into standardized materials • Technical writing for clarity and accuracy • Version control and document management • Creating training manuals and job aids Week 7: Multimedia Training Development• Creating visual, audio, and video-based training tools • Developing instructional videos for operational tasks • Designing content for diverse learning styles • Use of tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, and basic video editing Week 8: Systems & Digital Tools• Introduction to digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Power Automate, Redzone, Poka) • Managing training records and workflows • Data tracking for training completion and compliance • Leveraging Excel for tracking and reporting ________________________________________Phase 3: Application in Manufacturing Environment (Weeks 9–12)Objective: Apply training development skills in real-world operational settings.Week 9: Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)• Conducting interviews and extracting technical knowledge • Observing operations and documenting processes • Building trust and effective communication with SMEs • Translating complex processes into simple instructions Week 10: Workforce Training & Readiness• Delivering training sessions and briefings • Coaching and mentoring employees • Ensuring task qualification and operational readiness • Reinforcing consistency, efficiency, and safety Week 11: Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement• Supporting audits and inspections through training documentation • Identifying gaps in training and operational performance • Continuous improvement of training materials • Using feedback and metrics to refine content Week 12: Leadership & Professional Skills• Applying military leadership in civilian environments • Managing multiple priorities and deadlines • Problem-solving in fast-paced production settings • Communication skills for cross-functional teams ________________________________________Phase 4: Capstone Project & Transition (Weeks 13–16)Objective: Demonstrate mastery through real-world training development and prepare for employment.Week 13: Capstone Project – Planning• Select a real-world training need (e.g., SOP, OPL series, safety training module) • Define scope, audience, and deliverables • Collaborate with SMEs and supervisors Week 14: Capstone Project – Development• Create training materials (written, visual, and/or video) • Apply GMP, food safety, and safety principles • Validate accuracy with SMEs Week 15: Capstone Project – Implementation & Presentation• Deliver training session or present materials • Demonstrate clarity, usability, and effectiveness • Receive feedback from leadership and peers Week 16: Transition to Civilian Employment• Resume refinement aligned to Content Developer role • Interview preparation and mock interviews • Networking and job placement support • Final evaluation and out-processing ________________________________________Program OutcomesBy the end of the program, participants will:• Develop structured training content (SOPs, OPLs, manuals, and multimedia tools) • Apply food safety principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in training development • Promote workplace safety and operational readiness through effective instruction • Collaborate with SMEs to translate technical processes into clear documentation • Demonstrate leadership, discipline, and adaptability in a civilian manufacturing environment • Be fully prepared for a Content Developer role supporting training, compliance, and workforce development
US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force
Excellent training opportunity with intent to become a training and development specialist upon program completion.
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