Training Generalist

About the role

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a Training Generalist, you will impact teammate's lives by assisting them with skill building, career growth, and other professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide just-in-time training solutions aligned with Division business goals and teammate learning needs.
• Work with leadership to identify learning gaps through formal/informal needs analysis and observation, and in collaboration with the L&OD team.
• Provide performance consulting: determine, by training needs analysis/root cause analysis, whether the performance gaps are training-related or system issues and pursue an effective intervention.
• Consult with the L&OD team to recommend and deliver learning or other systemic interventions to improve productivity in existing workforce.
• Use a variety of training-retention methods, including skills checks, mentoring, and developing the training skills of on-the-job trainers and subject matter experts.
• Work with Leadership and Organizational Development (L&OD) team to deliver Train-the-Trainer sessions for Operations and Transportation department trainers.
• Create training materials and/or act as subject-matter expert in curriculum development projects led by the Leadership & Organizational Development Team.
• Work with the L&OD Team to implement training via Electronic Learning Management system (ELM), the company’s Learning Management System.
• Maintain accurate records of all training activities in the company Learning Management System (ELM).
• Ensure accuracy in reporting of teammate assignments, Safety Training completion rates, and audit requirements.
• Generate and distribute learning reports and hoc reports as requested during Division audits and assist with interpretation of the reports.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings to determine training opportunities.
• Provide training support to meet all regulatory and safety compliance required by DOT, OSHA, and company best practices.
• Conduct routine route rides and warehouse days with teammates/Drivers to provide reinforce operations standards.
• Contribute regularly to internal communication efforts (i.e., division newsletter, Merit Magazine articles, etc.) to ensure consistency in training.
• Aid newly-hired teammates in becoming proficient in their roles.
• Collaborate with the L&OD team to design and support career development and individual development plans and other employee learning efforts.
• Participate in train-the-trainer skill-building events as scheduled.
• Execute other projects and initiatives to support the HR team as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. (5 or more years of experience, in lieu of a degree)
• 3 years experience and working knowledge of learning and development, preferably in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrate solid communication skills (verbal and written) required for conducting training sessions, OJT/one-on-one training, and communication with organizational leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Working knowledge of a Learning Management System (ELM in McLane) preferred.
• Familiar with warehouse and transportation operations, technology, and software preferred.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.
• The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Benefits

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!