Automotive Technical Instructor

Cox Automotive; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 89.000 - 134.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cox Automotive is seeking an experienced Vehicle Operations Training leader to oversee training for a designated region and product areas. You will partner with Curriculum Development, work with subject matter experts, and ensure hands-on learning outcomes.

You will drive excellence in instructor training, deliver impactful programs, and pilot new materials while collaborating with business leaders to meet performance goals. This role requires travel and a strong automotive training background.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive management experience in an automotive environment, supported by a strong background in automotive technical training and technician development.
• Hands-on leadership skills with the ability to thrive under the pressure of a fast-paced organization.
• Be self-directed, energetic, and focused on quality.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Terrific communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large, complex enterprise programs and projects to successful execution.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and influencing skills.
• Ability to quickly assess an opportunity's potential, leveraging fact-based analyses and industry experience.
• Travel: 25%

Responsabilidades

• Performs the full range of Vehicle Operations Training duties for an assigned region, group and/or for designated product areas.
• Partners with Curriculum Development team to prepare online and written training materials.
• Works with subject matter experts to ensure that course material and practical / hands on experience are designed to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Executes and shares best practices for ensuring excellence in instructor training and performance.
• Ensures effective delivery of training and solutions to support the highest competence given the level of knowledge and skill required.
• Conducts pilot training and provides feedback to adjust materials to better serve Cox team members.
• Contributes to the development and review of new training materials by analyzing technical / learner feedback and adapting materials / methods accordingly.
• Measures the effectiveness of training content and delivery.
• Consult with business leaders, to assess tech training needs and deliver development initiatives that improve performance and that drive business results.
• Direct the implementation of training curriculum standards and guidelines, as well as policies and procedures related to various training and educational programs for the associates.
• Translate desired organizational culture into training mechanisms.
• Communicate training department performance against goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain business relationships with key business partners within the organization.
• Problem solves; effectively plan, organize, delegate, and follow through to successful resolution.
• Identify training objectives and select appropriate instructional methodologies and procedures such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, presentations, and computer-based training.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team building

Strategic thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Performs the full range of Vehicle Operations Training duties for an assigned region, group and/or for designated product areas.
• Partners with Curriculum Development team to prepare online and written training materials.
• Works with subject matter experts to ensure that course material and practical / hands on experience are designed to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Executes and shares best practices for ensuring excellence in instructor training and performance.
• Ensures effective delivery of training and solutions to support the highest competence given the level of knowledge and skill required.
• Conducts pilot training and provides feedback to adjust materials to better serve Cox team members.
• Contributes to the development and review of new training materials by analyzing technical / learner feedback and adapting materials / methods accordingly.
• Measures the effectiveness of training content and delivery.
• Consult with business leaders, to assess tech training needs and deliver development initiatives that improve performance and that drive business results.
• Direct the implementation of training curriculum standards and guidelines, as well as policies and procedures related to various training and educational programs for the associates.
• Translate desired organizational culture into training mechanisms.
• Communicate training department performance against goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain business relationships with key business partners within the organization.
• Problem solves; effectively plan, organize, delegate, and follow through to successful resolution.
• Identify training objectives and select appropriate instructional methodologies and procedures such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, presentations, and computer-based training.

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience.

• 5+ years of progressive management experience in an automotive environment, supported by a strong background in automotive technical training and technician development.
• Hands-on leadership skills with the ability to thrive under the pressure of a fast-paced organization.

• Be self-directed, energetic, and focused on quality.

• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Terrific communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.

• Demonstrated experience in leading large, complex enterprise programs and projects to successful execution.

• Strong leadership, motivational, and influencing skills.

• Ability to quickly assess an opportunity's potential, leveraging fact-based analyses and industry experience.

• Travel: 25%

USD 89,400.00 - 134,000.00 per year

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $89,400.00 - $134,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits:

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets