Training Manager

  • Full-time

Job Description

  • Directs the design and implementation of all in-dealership training.
  • Stays abreast of outside training opportunities for dealership personnel and arranges for training as needed.
  • Confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs.
  • Works closely with managers at all facilities to schedule training sessions.
  • Compiles data and analyzes past and current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify request for funds.
  • Formulates training policies, programs, and schedules based on knowledge of identified training needs, individual department processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures or services.
  • Organizes and develops training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
  • Conducts new employee orientations, safety seminars, and other training required by local, state, or federal regulations.
  • Maintains training records and documents certain training as required by local, state, or federal regulations.
  • Trains supervisory personnel in effective techniques for on-the-job training and performance evaluation.
  • Coordinates established training courses with technical and professional courses offered by local colleges, technical/vocational schools, manufacturers, and trade associations.
  • Stays abreast of new developments, methods and techniques in the training field.
  • Remains current on hazardous material regulations and communicates this information to employees.
  • Maintains professional appearance.
  • Attends managers meetings as requested.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in automotive field.