Supply Chain Training Manager

Posted 14 Days Ago
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Buffalo, NY
55K-90K Annually
Junior
Food
The Role
The Supply Chain Training Manager is responsible for developing and executing training programs for new Selectors and Drivers during their onboarding period. This role involves coordinating and leading training sessions, providing feedback, analyzing performance data, and ensuring safety compliance. The manager collaborates with senior operations staff to monitor new hires' progress and offers recommendations to enhance training efficiency and effectiveness.
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List the core responsibilities of the role. Core responsibility are those that account for at least 10% of time spent. Include “other duties as assigned by manager” as final duty listed.
• Owns all warehouse training (classroom & floor) for new Selectors & Drivers during the first 90-days of employment.
• Leads a team of Trainers & New Hires through a multi-week onboarding period (first 90 days) as measured by various indicators (productivity, quality, reliability, safety, culture integration, job knowledge, retention).
• Directs and coordinates all aspects of onboarding and training including scheduling/assigning resources, conducting classroom & floor training, performing observations, acting as SME on process & milestones and metric tracking/success measurements.
• Provides actionable performance, behavioral feedback and coaching in both classroom and on the floor environments.
• Facilitates mentoring of new Selectors & Drivers to drive engagement through the onboarding process.
• Analyzes and tracks weekly Trainer’s & Associate’s performance (30/60/90-day milestones) to ensure expectations are met.
• Collects data to determine safety, effectiveness, retention, and sustainability of training for the continuous improvement of the program.
• Serves as a point of contact and collaborator for Field Market Trainers.
• Ensures both new and existing Associates are safely following preferred plays while meeting productivity goals.
• Partners with Vice President Operations, Directors, HR, Field Market Trainers, Supervisors and Managers to regularly check progress and performance of new selectors to uncover coaching opportunities and identify steps to improve performance.
• Reports out performance and retention data to Vice President Operations & HR while providing training recommendations and strategies based on trends.
• May consult in the interview, hire, performance review, discipline, and termination process in collaboration with the Vice President of Operation s& HR to ensure all training needs are aligned, relevant, and delivered as expected (as needed).
• Regularly inspects facility for safety hazards and either resolves them or reports them to the safety manager as appropriate. Jointly accountable (with warehouse leadership) for maintaining the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION:
• All New Hires (Selectors & Drivers) during their onboarding (Day 1 – Day 90), varies by week estimate 4-5 starts (Selectors) per week if needed
• Selector Trainers (in Workday they’re coded as Night Selectors, these associates are dedicated to the onboarding/training of new hires), locations could have 0-4 dedicated to this role
RELATIONSHIPS
• Internal: VPO, Directors, HR, Field Market Trainers, Supervisors and Managers
• External: N/A
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Inside/Outside of DCs, exposure to heat & cold (freezer & cooler)
• Internal Associate facing
• Travel via air & car (rental)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of two years training/facilitation experience is required, preferably in a Supply Chain and/or Warehouse environment.
• Minimum of one year experience overseeing a workforce is required.   
• Prior experience and/or leadership/direct supervision in a Supply Chain/Warehouse environment is preferred.
• PIT experience preferred, not required
Education
• High School diploma or equivalent required, college degree strongly preferred.
Certifications/Training
• N/A
Licenses
• N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong facilitation, leadership. communication, engagement, and development skills
• Ability to compile and interpret operational metrics
• Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and procedures
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in PowerPoint, Word & Excel (Access preferred)
• Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HAACP and other regulatory requirements is preferred
• Ability to frequently lift from 10 - 100 lbs.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time
• List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below
OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:
STAND CONTINUOUSLY

WALK CONTINUOUSLY

DRIVE CONTINUOUSLY

SIT OCCASIONALLY

LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) FREQUENTLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NEVER

CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NEVER

PUSH/PULL FREQUENTLY

CLIMB/BALANCE FREQUENTLY

STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY

KNEEL FREQUENTLY

BEND FREQUENTLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLY

TWIST FREQUENTLY

GRASP OBJECTS CONTINUOUSLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY FREQUENTLY

#LI-DL2

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.  The expected base rate for this role is between $55,000 and $90,000.

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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The Company
Englewood, CO
22,022 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed.

With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.

US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, IL, and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit usfoods.com to learn more.

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