Training Manager

Job Summary:

This position exists to improve the performance, engagement and retention of colleagues through effective management of on-boarding and continuous training practices. Works with site management to track, communicate and manage all company-wide training programs and provide support to address remedial training needs at the local level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• :Work with Department Leads, Human Resources, and Safety Leaders to develop and manage effective on-boarding training programs with a focus on colleague performance
• .Select and indirectly manage On-The-Job Trainers in Transportation and Warehouse Departments through regular training meetings, training effectiveness evaluations, one-on-one discussions and overall performance management of the Job Trainer
• .Manage an on-boarding process for new Drivers and Warehouse initial training by leveraging Sysco Operations Academy Programs. Manages extended on the job training throughout the entire 90-day orientation period; work through Job Trainers to develop a process that includes follow-up training as needed for new associates to reach acceptable new-hire performance standards
• .Track and analyze all training-related activity and communicate progress to site leadership
• .Work with Supervisor and Manager on the job to facilitate translation of new skills and knowledge from classroom experiences to job performance
• .Conduct gap analysis and create solutions for existing associates in high-volume positions including Drivers and Warehouse Selectors who are not performing at acceptable levels
• .Lead discussions with Site Leadership related to on-boarding and training activity for high-volume positions including Drivers and Warehouse Selectors; prepare and discuss documentation and recommendations during weekly meetings
• .Actively participate in the Training Manager community including regular calls, projects, and events
• .Drive a culture of feedback as part of development process through effective Performance Management; responsible for instructing and managing feedback process for all positions within the company
• .Participate in colleague check-in processes and retention playbook activities in order to understand and improve early experiences
• .Other duties as assigne

d
Requirement

s:Educatio

• n:4 year degree in Training & Development-related field or commensurate experience in similar fiel

d.
Experien

• ce:At least 2 years’ experience in Training-related j
• ob.Experience with building and managing on-boarding training programs for individual-contributor positio
• ns.Experience with building coaching & feedback cultur

es.
Skills and Abilit

• ies:Very strong ability to coach and provide constructive feedback at all le
• velsExcellent communication skills including speaking, writing, and listening to ot
• hersStrong analytical sk
• illsAbility to make sound judgm
• entsStrong presentation skills including utilization of PowerPoint and excellent public speaking sk
• illsStrong understanding of OSHA, DOT, Work Place Safety and Food Saf
• ety.Ability to keep informed on legislation affecting the cen
• ter.Time management and organization ski