Training & Development Manager

GULF DISTRIBUTING HOLDINGS, LLC

JOB SUMMARY:

Promoting talent development as an organizational priority by designing and executing formal training programs. This position will periodically assess business needs and goals to establish and maintain learning systems that aim to drive continuous learning and improvement, and to stretch staff identified as high performing and/or high potentials. As a partner to the Human Resources Team, this position will also share responsibility for performance coaching efforts. The Training & Development Manager will partner with other internal teams, such as Safety and Strategic Operation, as well as identifying external resources and programs to facilitate the most effective learning opportunities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Partner with leadership to identify talent development solutions that will have a measurable impact on productivity and performance.
• Assess development needs and curate programs to match those needs.
• Conduct follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results; modify programs as needed; develop effective, multi-media training materials.
• Coordinate training schedules to minimize business disruption.
• Evaluate external training resources for applicability and effectiveness.
• Coach staff/ managers involved in training efforts, providing effective growth and development opportunities.
• Support programs that aim to establish a foundation for succession planning by developing the leadership skills of employees identified as high potential and/or high performing. and succession plan for talent development opportunities.
• Develop effective communication campaigns through use of various mediums to ensure staff/managers are well informed on upcoming training opportunities.
• Facilitate all internal development.
• Monitor and manage spending to ensure cost containment and that the department’s budget is not exceeded.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

• Represents GDH Values and follows GDH Values within the community at all times.

TECHNOLOGY

• Effectively uses office equipment (copiers, fax machines, scanners), a personal computer and Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer.
• Efficiently uses operations management software, including UKG, and LMS

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university required.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Talent Development, Human Resources, Management, or related field, preferably in an engineering or related environment
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, and instruction methods, preferably as applicable to engineering industry roles, terminology, and processes
• Strong understanding of leadership and supervisory roles and their functions
• Strong knowledge of and ability to apply Learning Management Systems (LMS) best practices
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to manage a departmental budget.
• Proficient in coaching and mentoring, both in application and instruction
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to give an influential and/or informative presentation.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and programs to ensure smooth delivery facilitation skills.
• Ability to successfully lead a team to meet objectives timely, accurately, and successfully.
• Ability to build and maintain successful, professional relationships with Teammates of all levels.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent professionalism and accuracy.
• Ability to motivate with a positive “will win” attitude.
• Ability to manage time and shift priorities based on new circumstances and changes in business need.
• Ability to assess needs related to the talent development initiatives and produce training programs and materials to target these needs.
• Ability to moderate in large groups.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently (50% of time) required to walk and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally (less than 50% of time) lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently (50% of time) lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently (50% of time) Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
• Occasionally (less than 25% of time) exposed to moving mechanical equipment and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Occasional (less than 25% of time) Ability to travel includes overnight,
• Occasional (less than 25% of time) weekend and/or overtime work, primarily at start-up or when taking on new business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.