Manager, Warehouse Training

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Byron Township, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash is seeking a Manager of Warehouse Training to lead the deployment of a comprehensive training experience across our Byron Center warehouse. You will partner with Operations Leadership to drive engagement, elevate performance, and ensure sustainable training initiatives.

Responsibilities include developing programs, coaching trainers, and leveraging data to measure impact. This role requires leadership, strong communication, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, HR, Organizational Development or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of high volume warehouse experience.
• 1+ years of training experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop warehouse training programs to improve performance.
• Apply adult learning principles to coaching sessions.
• Standardize site-specific training across the facility.
• Identify training needs via data analysis and observations.
• Coach and mentor trainers; monitor performance.
• Collaborate with field training to implement best practices.
• Analyze training impact and drive improvements.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Adult learning principles

Data analysis

MS Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, HR, Organizational Development or related field

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.

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, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related 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.

Company: SpartanNash

Job Area: Distribution

Job Family: Distribution/Warehouse

Job Type: Full time

Req ID: R88125