Position Summary:

The Training Manager will identify and monitor training needs in the organization, and design, plan, and implement training programs, policies, and procedures to fulfill those needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily activities of training associates and/or contract resources.
• Provides timely and constructive feedback.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement training plans, including creating curricula, identifying instructors, and setting budgets
• Collect and review course evaluations to assess which topics are most relevant to employee needs or which facilitators are most effective in delivering instruction
• Evaluate training programs to ensure they comply with legal requirements and industry standards
• Consult with senior management to determine strategic goals for training programs
• Oversee the implementation of training programs
• Conducting research on new training methodologies and technologies to determine their potential applications in the workplace
• Design training programs that meet specific company goals while also improving employee performance
• Maintain contact with internal clients to identify training needs
• Coordinating with human resources to hire instructors and set schedules for training sessions
• Modify or update training based on training evaluation feedback or updates to processes or procedures
• Track and report training metrics
• Define and document learning objectives.
• Conduct research and collaborate with subject experts.
• Create instructional material: courses, curriculum, participant and facilitator guides.
• Manage contract instructional designers in creating these materials, as needed.
• Design content to optimize learning.
• Create visual, audio and interactive learning tools.
• Manage Learning Management System
• Collaborates with vendors and third-party training providers to arrange employee registration and tracking for and participation in outside training programs.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong graphic design ability.
• Knowledge of LMS, Cornerstone preferred
• Thorough understanding of training processes.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Graphic design knowledge.
• Fundamental understanding of HTML.
• Creativity.
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Computer proficiency (Articulate, Camtasia, Microsoft Office)
• Audio and video editing skills

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Communications, Instructional Design or related area required.
• At least seven years of experience in training with one year of supervisory experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, Life and disability insurance plans along with enhanced Dental benefits.
• Company Paid Life & AD&D and Optional Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program including an onsite fitness center.
• 401K retirement plan with 5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
• 401k profit sharing contribution based on company performance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Competitive annual bonus and sales incentive programs

Perks:

• On-site café featuring daily specials with dinner-to-go options.
• Miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Professional development and training classes
• Employee discounts on oral care products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)