Distribution Center Training Specialist

Job Ref:

DISTR002378

Location:

777 Douglas Hill Rd, Lithia Springs, GA

Category:

Warehouse & Distribution

Employment Type:

Full Time

Overview

As a Distribution Center Training Specialist you would collaborate with CI, HR and Operations teams to increase the knowledge, skills and abilities of employees in all key distribution center roles by designing and conducting training programs that are aligned to the company’s core values and goals. Working primarily with CI team,  determine gaps in performance/operational excellence and translates optimal process flows/best practices into actional training resources. Develops training materials, facilitates training programs and evaluates effectiveness of training against program objectives and provide recommendations for improvement. Facilitates/conducts supervisory/leadership and high potential development activities in coordination with Corporate HR.  Assists in leadership of safety program/training for facility.  Leads teams through influence and subject matter expertise. 

Schedule shift:

Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess the training needs of the warehouse through job analysis, review of safety needs, performance against standards and consultation with managers.
• Collaborate with Operations Leadership to design, develop, and deliver training content, training materials, training modules, and teaching aids, as needed; including coordinating training on facility-wide subjects.
• Manage the updating of existing training media: PPTs, Training Aids, SOPs, Lucid Charts, SharePoint sites, etc.
•  Data gathering and testing on Continuous Improvement Iniatives:  Time Studies, Root Cause Analysis, Job Shadowing, etc.

Required Skill:

• Excellent communication, verbal and written; as well as, interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively listen and communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Outstanding organization, time management and the ability to facilitate productive meetings and training sessions to small and large groups.
• Results oriented, motivated and ability to multi-task to drive simultaneous projects.
• Proficient working with a variety of subject matter such as technical, non-technical,  soft skills training, etc. in a variety of contact center applications.
• Flexible: ably navigates within ambiguity; solution-oriented.
• Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Forms, Stream, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills. Assess employees’ skills, talents, performance, productivity and prepare written evaluations with advice for improvement.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations etc).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must repeatedly lift, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds.
• The distribution center is subject to loud noise levels due to mechanical equipment.
• The distribution center is subject to moderate noise levels due to business office equipment (printers and computers).

As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.