Operations Training Specialist (Onsite)

This role administers a variety of training and development programs for associates within assigned Distribution Center(s). Assesses training and development needs. Helps individuals and teams develop appropriate skills and knowledge. Responsible for the planning and execution of learning and development content related to all phases of associate development. Provides training documentation, performance tracking and training delivery. Successful candidates will possess strong data analytic skills and the ability to successfully deliver training materials to new hires, cross training functions, leadership level positions, and to associates that need to improve performance.

• Delivers training programs for associates, including compliance, safety, specific job function training and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Oversees training in all key areas of warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, quality control, pick, pack, inventory management systems.

• Determines training needs and communicates them to their manager and assists with the development of training aids such as instructional materials, handouts, evaluation forms, and visual aids, using a variety of media through contributions as a subject matter expert.

• Gather content and design low complexity materials, meet timeline deliverables and deadlines, and communicate risks to project manager/lead in a timely manner as a subject-matter expert.

• Recommends changes to course material and training manuals to meet specific training needs.

• Participate in the testing and piloting of new training programs and provide valuable feedback to ensure successful future training deployment initiatives.

• Assesses associates' skills, talents, performance and productivity, prepare evaluations and make recommendations for improvement.

• Onboard new hires and manage training curriculum, identify skill gaps, identify future training needs.

• Administers post-training performance evaluations and makes recommendations.

• Consistently implements measurement strategies.

• Must be willing to work extended hours, as needed, to meet training objectives.

• Keeps current on industry needs by attending regular meetings, conferences, and seminars.

• Maintains understanding of new educational and training methodology.

• Up to 20% travel.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education:

Requires completion of a four-year bachelor's degree and five years' experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Training experience is highly preferred. Warehouse experience desirable.