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Winland Foods

Global private-label and branded food manufacturer

Training Supervisor

Full-Time
$73k - $108k/yr+ Bonus
Mid
Grand Forks, ND, USA
In PersonOn-site at Grand Forks, ND facility (1801 N 36th St). 1st shift; 24/7 operations.
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of training delivery and content development required
  • Strong leadership with the ability to influence a wide range of people from the shop floor to senior management
  • Knowledge of learning tools and how they can be applied to business challenges
  • Drives initiatives through to completion on time and on budget – results driven
  • An effective teacher and trainer to which employees respond positively
  • Experience in developing training content with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and time management skills
  • Highly motivated self-starter and ability to work independently
Responsibilities
  • Assess training needs in consultation with department supervisors and the Continuous Improvement Manager; create and execute learning solutions
  • Interface with OEM’s and external technical resources
  • Design and develop, engaging training programs which provide content necessary to meet training and business needs of the organization
  • Assist in establishing and documenting base operating skills for employees to effectively and efficiently onboard all new employees into the plant
  • Maintain training program and review annually for effectiveness
  • Collaborate with functional areas across the Plant to increase information sharing, performance support and training delivery skills – Train-the-Trainer
  • Coordinate/Support training programs and initiatives that support the site’s CI/lean manufacturing goals
  • Develop and Manage positional handbook
  • Flexible to work off-shifts as needed
  • Oversee Standard Work and Training Checklist development
  • Coordinate and/or support the delivery of training programs
  • Ensure all training activities and materials comply with relevant Plant procedures, including health and safety, quality and foods safety
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and practical experience in manufacturing environment preferred

About the company

Winland Foods manufactures private label and branded food products for retailers, co-packers, and foodservice customers, with a range that includes pasta, sauces, dressings, syrups, jams, pie fillings, pita chips, and dry dinners. It produces items for both private-label programs and its own consumer brands, selling to mainstream grocers, big-box retailers, e-commerce platforms, and industrial customers, often through co-packing arrangements. The company operates with vertical integration and a broad network of facilities across North America and Europe, and in 2025 merged with La Doria to form Windoria, expanding global scale and supply-chain capabilities. Its goal is to meet growing demand for private-label foods by providing a wide manufactured portfolio and using Windoria’s platform to serve retailers and brands worldwide.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oak Brook, Illinois

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026: Winland will invest $38.5 million in St. Louis capacity.
  • The project adds production lines, rail access, and 25 jobs by fall 2026.
  • Windoria's 2025 merger strengthens procurement, logistics, and private-label bargaining power.

What critics are saying

  • Winland sold Atlanta's sauce facility to Lancaster Colony in 2024, shrinking capacity.
  • The 2024 St. Louis closure cut 80 jobs, signaling network rationalization pressure.
  • Italian pasta anti-dumping probes in 2025 threaten Windoria's cross-border supply chain economics.

What makes Winland Foods unique

  • Windoria's 2025 merger gives Winland $4 billion scale across 28 plants.
  • Winland combines private-label, branded, and foodservice manufacturing under one supplier contract.
  • Its pasta, sauces, and dressings portfolio creates deep retailer switching costs.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Home Office Stipend

Company News

Food Business News
Apr 14th, 2026
Winland Foods to invest $38.5 million in pasta facility.

Winland Foods to invest $38.5 million in pasta facility. 04.14.2026 ST. LOUIS - Food manufacturer Winland Foods Inc. is investing $38.5 million to expand its pasta production plant in South St. Louis, according to the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). Under the project, Oak Brook, Ill.-based Winland plans to boost its manufacturing capacity and flexibility at the facility for making and packaging jumbo shell products, including the addition of production lines and rail car access, the Missouri DED said. Besides jumbo shells, the plant at 611 E Marceau St. in St. Louis produces egg pasta and manicotti. "This investment will add significant capacity to our local facility," said Bob Chapin, technical operations manager for Winland Foods and previously the manager for the St. Louis plant. "Our passion for producing high-quality food starts with our manufacturing process, and here in St. Louis, we have all the ingredients for success. We look forward to continued growth here moving forward." Expanded production at Winland's St. Louis plant is expected to go into operation this fall, the Missouri DED said. The investment will create 25 new jobs at the facility, which currently has more than 100 employees. "Winland Foods' $38.5 million investment and 25 new jobs demonstrate continued confidence in the economic advantages that have made our state a leading business destination," said Michelle Hataway, director of the Missouri DED. "Team DED is proud to support this growth, which will generate lasting economic impact and continue to help Missourians prosper in the St. Louis region." Overall, Winland operates 17 production facilities, including 14 in the United States, 1 in Canada and 2 in Italy. Serving the retail, private label and foodservice markets, Winland fields a meal preparation-focused product line, including pasta, sauces, syrups, dressings, jams and jellies, pie fillings, pita chips, dry dinners, dry baking ingredients and plant-based protein. Its broad roster of pasta brands includes Mueller's, Creamette, San Giorgio, Prince, Anthony's, No Yolks, Light 'n Fluffy, Pennsylvania Dutch, Ronco, Wacky Mac, Skinner, American Beauty, Golden Grain, Mrs. Weiss', Pasta Lensi and Luxury. Get better food industry search results. Adding us tells Google to prioritize Food Business News stories.

Business Wire
Sep 19th, 2025
Windoria, A Global Food Manufacturing Champion, Is Born Through the Combination of Winland Foods and La Doria

Following the combination of two leading food manufacturers, U.S.-based Winland Foods and Italy-based La Doria, the Board of Directors of LDW Investment Top ...