Part of the Culina Group, Great Bear is the flexible, agile ambient 3PL alternative. Great Bear is a key player in ambient 3PL with an extensive depot network and some brand new, state of the art facilities.
Great Bear is a successful business with ambitious growth aspirations and an opportunity has arisen for a confident and enthusiastic Solutions Development Manager, specialising in transport design to join our entrepreneurial and successful team.
Job Description
As WMS System Training lead, you will be leading a team of initially 2 other trainers. The team will train operational colleagues on the new system. Your role will be responsible for the definition of the approach and method used to deliver training and this will be a critical element of the program’s success.
You will be equipping colleagues with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively utilise systems and understand what is required of them where operational process has changed, delivering training that supports multiple learning styles and enabling colleagues to adopt to the changes necessary for a system implementation to be a success.
What will you be doing?
* Create engaging training material and courses that impart the necessary skill and knowledge to colleagues.
* Organise courses and manage attendance, ensuring training is delivered to the right individuals, to the necessary standards and timeframe in order to ensure a successful implementation at each site the new system is introduced to.
* Manage colleague training records in order that we can demonstrate each colleague has appropriate knowledge to complete the tasks being asked of them.
* Create and maintain an online catalogue of training material that can delivered by trainers to colleagues or be accessed and used by colleagues and members of a sites leadership team to deliver retraining of existing colleagues and the training of new staff maintaining the desired operational standards and system process.
* Work with stakeholders to develop a training strategy that aligns with the overall system implementation plan. Ensure that training programs are integrated into the project timeline to align with the system rollout.
* Establish mechanisms for assessing the effectiveness of training programs, including post-training evaluations. Use feedback and performance data to make continuous improvements to the training curriculum and delivery methods.
Qualifications
* Experience in leading training initiatives, preferably in the context of systems being implemented. Exposure to the implementation of systems in different environments.
* In-depth knowledge of the specific system being implemented or similar systems
* Ability to design and develop training curricula tailored to different user groups. Skilled in creating effective instructional materials, including manuals, presentations, and multimedia content. Understanding of adult learning theories and principles to create engaging and effective training programs
* Experience leading a training team, including trainers and coordinators. Skilled in delegating tasks, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative team environment
* Strong communication skills to effectively convey training plans, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders at various levels. Ability to build positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and trainees.
* Proficiency in project planning and management to ensure training aligns with the overall implementation timeline. Resource Allocation: Skill in allocating resources effectively to meet training objectives within budget constraints.
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
* Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the normal bank holidays.
* Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
* Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
* Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
* Life Assurance - 4 x your annual salary
* Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
* Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
* Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
* Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam