Senior Technical Trainer

NFI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NFI in Austin, Texas seeks a Senior Technical Trainer to lead complex WMS training initiatives and align programs with operational objectives. You will mentor other trainers, design scalable training models, and ensure governance and effectiveness across the network.

The role requires strong instructional design, facilitation, and collaboration with leadership to improve system adoption and training outcomes. Up to 75% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in adult learning or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in warehouse operations, WMS, or supply chain systems training.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills in diverse groups.
• Working knowledge of ADDIE and e-learning tooling.
• Ability to travel up to 75% to warehouse sites during implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead training for large or complex WMS implementations.
• Define training frameworks, standards, and methodologies.
• Establish scalable models such as train-the-trainer or superuser programs.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and other training documentation.
• Measure training effectiveness using metrics and frameworks.
• Mentor and guide junior trainers in development and delivery.
• Partner with operations to drive adoption and training readiness.

Skills

Facilitation skills

ADDIE instructional design

Time management

Communication skills

Travel up to 75%

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in adult learning or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

e-learning development software

Job description

Overview

The Senior Technical Trainer is responsible for leading complex training initiatives across WMS implementations and system transformations. This role assists the manager of training with the design of scalable training programs, mentors other trainers, and ensures training strategies align with operational and program objectives. The Senior Technical Trainer also assists with training governance, evaluates training effectiveness, and partners with leadership to improve system adoption across the network.

Responsibilities

Training Strategy & Program Leadership

• Lead training for large or complex WMS implementations
• Supports in defining training frameworks, standards, and methodologies
• Assists with establishment of scalable training models such as train-the-trainer or superuser programs
• Determines utilization and validates documentation through testing systems.
• Align training plans with project timelines and operational readiness goals

Complex Implementation Training

• Own training for multi-site implementations or complex implementations
• Serve as the primary training lead for major system rollouts or process transformations
• Partner with program leadership to ensure training readiness before go-live
• Identify training risks and mitigation strategies
• Technical Writing: Develop SOPs, work instructions, and other documentation.
• Report training metrics related to systems training, such as satisfaction, completion rates, learner retention.

Advanced Content Development

• Assists with
  • Designing structured WMS training programs and learning paths for various operational roles
  • Standardize training documentation, templates, and delivery approaches
• Drive improvements in training tools, simulations, and digital learning assets

Training Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement

• Establish metrics to measure training success (e.g., adoption, process adherence, operational impact)
• Evaluate training outcomes using frameworks such as the Kirkpatrick Model
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve training quality and effectiveness
• Support with training and qualifying super-users in the field.
• Maintain and continuously improve the training program and resources.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and guide Technical Trainers in training development and delivery
• Review training materials for quality and consistency
• Provide coaching on facilitation techniques and operational training approaches

Process Governance & Operational Excellence

• Lead process audits during go-live and stabilization phases
• Identify systemic process gaps impacting WMS adoption
• Partner with operations and Superuser teams to drive process improvements
• Provide reporting on training readiness and adoption

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, adult learning experience or similar degree required.
• 7--10 years of experience in warehouse operations, WMS, or supply chain systems training
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes (receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, inventory)
• Demonstrates strong facilitation skills, both in the classroom and virtual environments.
• Demonstrates intermediate skills in all phases of instructional design/delivery (ADDIE). Demonstrates working knowledge of e-learning development software and learning management systems.
• Ability to manage time, projects, and priorities.
• Has a high level of attention to detail, quality, and customer focus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, experience in communicating effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to travel up to 75% to warehouse sites during implementations

We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $61,713.60 - $82,284.80. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, targeted at 5%. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay.

Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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