PowerStop stands out as the pioneering force within the automotive aftermarket brake sector. Being part of PowerStop's team entails becoming a member of a company that is reshaping the industry's landscape. Join us and become an integral part of a brand that is undergoing remarkable expansion, where you can confidently expect to have the opportunity to contribute significantly to our team's success. We are continually in search of enthusiastic and achievement-driven individuals who possess the drive and enthusiasm to aid us in achieving our goals. Moreover, we highly value candidates who share a passion for automobiles and a willingness to grasp the industry.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Distribution and Fulfillment Center Training Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive training programs aimed at enhancing the skills and productivity of our distribution and fulfillment center employees. This role will ensure that all staff are properly trained in operational procedures, safety protocols, and company policies to maintain high standards of safety, performance, and efficiency. This role is 100% onsite.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop Training Programs: Design and develop training programs that address the needs of new hires, as well as ongoing training for existing staff, focusing on cross-training, critical role training, operational excellence, safety, and compliance.
- Implementation and Delivery: Oversee the delivery of training sessions through various methods, including classroom instruction, on-the-job training, e-learning modules, and workshops.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
- Training Materials: Create and update training materials, manuals, and resources to support the training programs.
- Compliance: Ensure all training programs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with operations managers, supervisors, and HR to identify training needs and align programs with organizational goals.
- Technology Integration: Utilize training management systems and other technological tools to streamline training processes and track employee progress.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on training activities, progress, and outcomes for management review.
- Labor Management: Manage the labor budget for the training department, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in training and development to continually enhance the training programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
- Model PowerStop's core values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement
- Safety First - Do The Right Thing - Win as a Team - Focus on the Customer - Act with Urgency - Drive Results
- Represent Power Stop in a professional manner.
- Approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, seeking creative and effective solutions.
- Excel in project management, demonstrating a knack for planning, organization, and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Always follow all company Environmental and Safety policies and procedures.
- Treat everyone with respect and dignity, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
- Act with honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all dealings and maintain the highest standards of integrity.
- Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team towards achieving operational excellence.
- Client Management: Strong focus on client satisfaction and maintaining positive client relationships.
- Operational Excellence: Commitment to maintaining high standards of operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Innovation: Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve processes and performance.
- Resilience: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage pressure effectively.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant experience is a plus
- Minimum of 5 years experience in training and development, preferably within a distribution or fulfillment center or Instructional education environment
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations and logistics.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to analyze large sets of data and use metrics to drive training effectiveness
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Relevant certifications in education or training and development, such as CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) or CPTM (Certified Professional in Training Management), are preferred but not required.
Working Conditions:
- Environment: Work will primarily be in a warehouse/fulfillment center setting with some office work.
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required to other sites for training and development purposes. Travel less than 25% and primarily local.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or national origin.