District Field Trainer - Great Plains

KONE; Olivette (MO); Hybrid; USD 126,600 - 166,215; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

401K Employer Match

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

KONE is seeking a District Field Trainer for the Great Plains Region to provide high-level training and support for installation projects. In this role, you will guide field crews in ensuring compliance and resolving technical challenges.

Successful candidates will have a deep industry background, a passion for leadership, and a strong ability to foster collaboration across teams. KONE offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, emphasizing employee well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive and successful industry experience.
• Experience in management, coaching, and training.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 75% or more).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level field training and guidance.
• Support rollout of development projects and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with installation and modernization projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Interpretation

Organizational Skills

Coaching

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of elevator-escalator industry experience

Job description

District Field Trainer – Great Plains

Job Overview: Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our District Field Trainer for KONE Americas in KONE Great Plains Region?

Responsibilities

As our District Field Trainer, you will successfully provide high-level field training and guidance to support the rollout of development projects, initiatives, and critical strategies, strengthening field capabilities across the organization. You’ll ensure field crews deliver installation and modernization projects safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with procedures, codes, and quality standards while resolving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Do you enjoy leading and coordinating installation methods and process training?
• Does providing structured feedback to Installation Innovation & Enablement leadership on required improvements motivate you?
• Do you thrive in areas where you drive cross-functional collaboration with multiple different teams within a company?
• Do you have working knowledge of safety, environmental regulations, and general financial/accounting principles?
• Do you demonstrate a passion for strong leadership, change sponsorship, coaching, and team building capabilities?
• Are you an effective communicator with strong presentation, persuasion, and technical interpretation skills?
• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, projects, and resources to achieve outcomes.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 75% or more, domestic and occasionally international).
• Frontline labor operations management / IUEC field foreman or installation experience preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive and successful industry experience with progressive experience in management, coaching, and training.
• Knowledge gained through a bachelor’s degree, or 5 years of elevator‑escalator industry experience plus additional experience in frontline operations management or IUEC field foreman installation experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• 401K Employer Match
• 401K Employer Non‑elective Contribution
• Well‑being Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Family & Medical Leave
• Parental Leave
• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
• Buy-Up Long‑term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Insurance
• KONE Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits

Annual Base Pay Range

The hiring range for this role in Kansas City location is $126,600 – $166,215. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

We will also consider candidates in the following areas. Below are the different ranges applicable to those locations:

• Omaha area hiring range: $120,300 – $157,920
• Minneapolis area hiring range: $135,500 – $177,870
• Quad Cities area hiring range: $120,300 – $157,920

Variable Compensation

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 15% Target Incentive (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

EEO Statement

KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.