What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Training and Development Lead position at Kodiak?
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become the trusted world leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company is developing an industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for driverless long-haul trucking applications. Kodiak's unique modular hardware approach integrates sensors into a streamlined sensor-pod structure that optimizes for perception, scalability, and maintainability. The company autonomously delivers freight daily for its commercial customers across the Sun Belt states and for Atlas Energy in the Permian Basin. Kodiak also leverages its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
We are looking for an Operations Training and Development Manager who thrives in fast-paced and adaptive environments, and has the passion to deep dive into all aspects of operations to build and refine the world's best autonomy training program.
This role is based in Lancaster, TX and will have some limited travel required.
What You'll Do :
- Design, implement, and evaluate training programs aligned with organizational goals, prioritizing safety.
- Assess training needs, develop materials, and coordinate sessions.
- Oversee training and development staff
- Identify future training needs and create a curriculum to facilitate that training
- Partner with subject matter experts to develop department focused new and ongoing training.
- Maintain training records and foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Proficiency in all operational roles, responsible for also conducting training.
What You'll Bring :
What We Offer :
At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and / or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and / or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak's sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate's application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
