Training and Development Manager

Walters Recycling & Refuse is Hiring for

Training and Development Manager!

Salary $85,000-$100,000 Yearly

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About us:

Walters is the premier environmental services provider in the Twin Cities metropolitan area providing waste and recycling collection to the public and private sectors since 1988. We are the largest family owned and operated waste and recycling provider in Minnesota providing over 100,000 services each week with a fleet fueled by both diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG).

About the role:

The Training & Development Manager is responsible for designing and implementing a company-wide development strategy that enhances leadership capabilities, skills, and overall performance across the workforce. This role focuses on developing managers and leaders, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and aligning programs with the company’s mission, vision, and values. The Training & Development Manager supports all departments at Walters by combining strategic planning with hands-on facilitation and coordination of impactful training programs to drive growth and success at every level of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and track all training roadmaps, including onboarding, compliance, and remedial training.
• Manage Walters University as a hub for learning and development.
• Create leadership development roadmaps to prepare current and future leaders
• Collaborate with teams to assess training needs and identify skill gaps.
• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive learning roadmaps tailored to meet the needs of specific departments, roles, and skills across the organization
• Continuously assess and refine learning roadmaps based on performance data and industry best practices.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are in place and used for critical roles and tasks.
• Build training plans that prepare employees for critical functions and create backups for important knowledge.
• Lead training sessions in person or online to support employee growth and company needs.
• Keep accurate records of training, credentials and provide clear updates to managers and supervisors.
• Participate in the development of a long-term strategy for building a robust learning culture.
• Personal Performance Plans - Working with department heads to develop personal performance plans based on individual needs, when necessary.
• Succession Planning - Develop a program to identify, grow, and prepare employees for career advancement and key leadership roles within the organization.
• Support a culture of learning and development across the organization.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Previous experience in creating or managing training programs.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively and positively with others.
• Familiarity with training software and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing training programs in a compliance-driven industry.
• Certification in Training and Development or similar fields.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled company. Employees operate standard office equipment including: telephone, headset, computer, computer monitors, keyboard, mouse, and copier/scanner. Physical tasks of job include: walking, sitting, standing, and bending.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT health evaluation.
• This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382, this does include marijuana testing.

Walters offers competitive benefits packages including:

• Competitive wages - Based on Experience
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• EAP-Employee Assistance Program
• HSA Employer Contributions
• Company Paid: Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Benefits; Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental
• Legalshield/ID Shield
• 401K with Employer Match
• 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of ESST
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Free Trash pick up within the Service area.

Walters Recycling and Refuse Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.