Training Team Leader

Job Description

This position in Maumee, OH is responsible for leading the fluid conveyance training team. This position will be responsible for creating and managing the training team’s strategic plan. It will also develop, facilitate, and maintain training materials. A key focus will be to develop a value selling training program to drive sales growth at Danfoss and our channel partners. This position will also have global responsibility to evaluate and continuously improve technical training while expanding training offerings to other regions.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Develop and maintain the training department’s strategic plan aligned with the key fluid conveyance divisions priorities.
• Plan, organize and create the training facilitation schedule for virtual and instructor-led training sessions (over 80 classes each year). Align facilitator resourcing to meet business demands and customer requests. Quote for custom virtual and instructor-led training needs.
• Oversee and maintain training center and equipment; plan and forecast budget needs for technical training centers updates, equipment and maintenance.
• Proactively partner and collaborate across business units and cross-functionally to stay updated on business updates relevant to training classes.
• Facilitate training sessions.
• Maintain qualifications and certifications to instruct product and technology training courses, as needed.
• Design learning experiences using instructional design best practices, including training needs assessment, defined learning objectives and training goals, pilot testing, implementation and evaluation.
• Offer training design, development and facilitation coaching to training facilitators to employee development, instructor qualification processes and facilitation skills.
• Manage inventory and updates of training materials, graphics, textbooks, written materials, presentations, audiovisuals, cut-a-ways, and other assets to support training programs.
• Evaluate the hydraulics training market and trends.
• Develop and execute a marketing plan for training products including hydraulic trainers, textbooks, publications, and cut-a-ways.
• Recommend pricing increases and improved training solutions.
• Evaluate technical training program effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and surveys.
• Participate in professional and industry trade groups, create a social media presence (internal and external) to increase market awareness of Danfoss Learning & Training Solutions and offerings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Up to 25% travel.

Background & Skills

Required (basic) qualifications –

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Education or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 5 years plus experience leading and driving organizational change and operationalizing programs and processes.
• Must be able to work in the US, without sponsorship, both now and in the future.
• Experience collaborating in a global fast-paced, complex organization and thrives in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to manage uncertainty, complexity, change, competing and shifting priorities and rally partnership and support.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Preferred qualifications –

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Education or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in the hydraulics industry.
• International Fluid Power Society Specialist certification.
• Fluent in Spanish.
• Experience in sales and value selling.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.