Manager, Warehouse Training

Confidential; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash, a food solutions company, is seeking a Manager of Warehouse Training for the Byron Center, Michigan facility. You will lead the deployment of a training experience that drives associate engagement and elevates performance, partnering with Operations Leadership to sustain initiatives.

You’ll develop programs, apply adult learning principles, tailor site-specific curricula, coach trainers, and leverage data to drive improvements. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years high-volume warehouse experience.
• 1+ years training experience with adult learning concepts.
• 2+ years in a leadership role influencing others.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution and employee relations skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop warehouse associates through training and coaching to raise performance.
• Apply adult learning principles and coaching to elevate skill sets.
• Drive standardization with site-specific training programs.
• Identify training needs via data analysis and observations.
• Conduct and oversee training sessions and mentor trainers.
• Lead trainer development and monitor performance for various trainers.
• Share best practices with field training teams and implement them.
• Use data to assess impact of training and improve programs.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company?

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Position Summary:

The Manager of Warehouse Training is primarily responsible for leading the deployment and implementation of a training experience that drives associate engagement and elevates performance. This individual partners with Operations Leadership and other key stakeholders to drive proper execution and sustainability of training initiatives throughout the facility.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop warehouse associates through training and coaching activities that result in increased performance across the facility.
• Apply knowledge of adult learning principles, coaching skills, and innovative learning solutions to elevate the skill set of our associates and influence performance.
• Drive standardization and proper execution by ensuring site-specific training programs are tailored to accommodate site-specific business needs.
• Identify training needs and recommend appropriate solutions, through data analysis and by observing trainers, trainees and on site Leadership.
• Conduct and oversee training sessions, coach and mentor trainers, ensuring employee comprehension and demonstration.
• Lead and observe trainer development sessions and monitor performance for new warehouse trainers, experienced trainers and high potential trainers to ensure personal development and retention.
• Consult with field training team regarding best practices and implement best practices into warehouse training program.
• Leverage data to analyze and assess impact of training and development programs and then take action as necessary for improvements.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) in Education, HumanResources, Organizational Development orrelated field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 3+ years of high volume warehouse experience required
• 1+ years of training experience required, including the ability to demonstrate an understanding of adult learning styles and strategies.
• 2+ years in a leadership role with demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic team player with a passion for training.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution, and employee relations skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
• Flexibility and ability to handle change in a positive manner.
• Microsoft Office skills – Intermediate Level.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

As part of our

People First

culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.