Supply Chain Training Manager - St. Louis

Join our community of food professionals as a Supply Chain Training Manager, overseeing the onboarding and training of new Selectors and Drivers during their first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Owns all warehouse training (classroom and floor) for new Selectors and Drivers during the first 90 days of employment.
• Leads a team of Trainers and New Hires through a multi-week onboarding period, measured by productivity, quality, reliability, safety, culture integration, job knowledge, and retention.
• Directs and coordinates all aspects of onboarding and training, including scheduling resources, conducting classroom and floor training, performing observations, and tracking metrics.
• Provides actionable performance, behavioral feedback, and coaching in both classroom and floor environments.
• Facilitates mentoring of new Selectors and Drivers to drive engagement through the onboarding process.
• Analyzes and tracks weekly Trainer and Associate performance (30/60/90-day milestones) to ensure expectations are met.
• Collects data to determine safety, effectiveness, retention, and sustainability of training for continuous program improvement.
• Serves as a point of contact and collaborator for Field Market Trainers.
• Ensures new and existing Associates safely follow preferred plays while meeting productivity goals.
• Partners with Vice President of Operations, Directors, HR, Field Market Trainers, Supervisors, and Managers to monitor progress and identify coaching opportunities.
• Reports performance and retention data to leadership and provides training recommendations based on trends.
• May consult in the interview, hire, performance review, discipline, and termination processes in collaboration with leadership and HR.
• Regularly inspects the facility for safety hazards and resolves or reports them as appropriate.
• Jointly accountable (with warehouse leadership) for maintaining the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of training or facilitation experience, preferably in a Supply Chain and/or Warehouse environment.
• Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
• Prior experience and/or leadership in a Supply Chain/Warehouse environment is preferred.
• PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) experience is preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree strongly preferred.

Skills

• 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, and Excel (Access preferred).
• Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HAACP, and other regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift 10–100 lbs.

Physical Requirements

The role requires the following physical activities:

• Stand: Continuously
• Walk: Continuously
• Drive: Continuously
• Sit: Occasionally
• Lift:
  • 1–10 lbs: Occasionally
  • 11–20 lbs: Frequently
  • 21–50 lbs: Frequently
  • 51–100 lbs: Frequently
  • Over 100 lbs: Never
• Carry:
  • 1–10 lbs: Occasionally
  • 11–20 lbs: Occasionally
  • 21–50 lbs: Occasionally
  • 51–100 lbs: Occasionally
  • Over 100 lbs: 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

Work Environment

• Inside and outside of Distribution Centers, with exposure to heat, cold (freezer and cooler).
• Internal, Associate-facing role.
• Travel via air and car (rental) may be required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Annual incentive plan bonus (potential)

Pay

The expected base rate for this role is between $60,000 and $100,000, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, function, and geographic location.