Supply Chain Training Manager

US Foods; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Supply Chain Training Manager to oversee onboarding and training for new Selectors and Drivers in a distribution environment. You will coach trainer teams, facilitate classroom and on-the-job training, and drive 90-day ramp-up metrics across productivity, safety, and retention.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to analyze training data to drive improvements in learning programs and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Two years of training/facilitation experience.
• One year experience overseeing a workforce.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Owns execution of warehouse training for new hires during first 90 days.
• Leads a team of Trainers and New Hires through onboarding.
• Conducts classroom and on-the-job training when trainers are unavailable.
• Provides actionable performance feedback to trainers and new hires.
• Tracks performance milestones and compliance with safety and productivity standards.

Skills

Training facilitation

Leadership

People development

Communication

Data & analytics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!The Supply Chain Training Manager is responsible for overseeing the entirety of Supply Chain onboarding and training (classroom, on-the-job, train the trainer, etc.), with emphasis on new-hire’s (Selectors & Drivers) first 90-days. The Supply Chain Training Manager contributes to the continuous improvement of safety, performance standards, ongoing engagement, and retention for new Selectors and Drivers through the implementation of learning and performance solutions (feedback, coaching, mentorship programs) within Supply Chain operations.In conjunction with Market Operations Leaders, this role mentors lead trainers & new hires during a multi-week training program and is responsible for overseeing the assimilation, onboarding, and assessment of new talent. The Supply Chain Training Manager leads, supervises, and conducts associate training needs analysis and identifies opportunities to improve Supply Chain safety, productivity, and retention using observations, data & analytics, and feedback.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOwns execution of warehouse training (classroom & on-the-job) for new Selectors & Drivers during the first 90-days of employment through coaching and mentoring Selector and Driver Trainers and when necessary and delivery training.Leads a team of Supply Chain Trainers & New Hires through a multi-week onboarding period (first 90 days) as measured by various indicators (productivity, quality, reliability, safety, culture integration, job knowledge, retention).Directs and coordinates all aspects of onboarding and training including scheduling/assigning resources, conducting classroom & on-the-job training when Selector/Driver trainers are not available, performing observations, acting as SME on process & milestones and metric tracking/success measurements.Provides actionable performance, behavioral feedback and coaching in both classroom and on-the-job environments to trainers and new hires.Facilitates mentoring of new Selectors & Drivers to drive engagement through the onboarding process.Analyzes and tracks weekly Trainer’s & Associate’s performance (30/60/90-day milestones) to ensure expectations are met.Collects data to determine safety, effectiveness, retention, and sustainability of training for the continuous improvement of the program.Ensures both new and existing Associates are safely following preferred plays while meeting productivity goals.Partners with Vice President Operations, Directors, HR, and Supervisors/Managers to regularly check progress and performance of new selectors to uncover coaching opportunities and identify steps to improve performance.Actively attends and participates in all required routines including but not limited to: UMOS steering, labor planning, and others.Reports performance and retention data to HR and L&D while providing training recommendations and strategies based on trends.May consult in the interview, hire, performance review, discipline, and termination process in collaboration with the Vice President of Operations & HR to ensure all training needs are aligned, relevant, and delivered as expected (as needed).Regularly inspects facility for safety hazards and either resolves them or reports them to the safety manager as appropriate. Jointly accountable (with warehouse leadership) for maintaining the physical condition of the warehouse and its equipment.Performs all assigned duties for area markets, as needed/requested, which may require travel.Performs other duties as assigned by manager.SUPERVISION:Direct supervision of all Selector and Driver New Hires (~20 new hires at any given time) during their onboarding (Day 1 – Day 90).Market on-the-job Trainers, where applicable.RELATIONSHIPSInternal: VPO, Directors, HR, and Supervisors/Managers, and Supply Chain AssociatesExternal: Training course vendors and regulatory compliance agencies, as applicableWORK ENVIRONMENTInside/Outside of Distribution Centers, exposure to heat & cold (freezer & cooler)Internal Associate facingTravel via air & car (rental)MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTwo years of training/facilitation experienceOne year experience overseeing a workforceStrong leadership, communication, and people development skillsEducationHigh School diploma or equivalentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCollege degreeTraining/facilitation experience in a Supply Chain and/or Warehouse environmentPrior experience and/or leadership/direct supervision in a Supply Chain/Warehouse environmentStrong facilitation, leadership, communication, engagement, and development skillsAbility to compile and interpret operational metricsBroad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and proceduresStrong computer skills with proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and AccessFamiliarity with inventory control, OSHA, HAACP and other regulatory requirementsPIT experiencePHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of timeOCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:STAND - CONTINUOUSLYWALK - CONTINUOUSLYDRIVE - CONTINUOUSLYSIT - OCCASIONALLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary) - OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) - FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium) - FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) - FREQUENTLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) - NEVERCARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary) - OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) - OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) - OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) - OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) - NEVERPUSH/PULL - FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE - FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT - FREQUENTLYKNEEL - FREQUENTLYBEND - FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER - OCCASIONALLYTWIST - FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS - CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS - FREQUENTLYThis role may also receive incentive compensation.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.MANUAL DEXTERITY - FREQUENTLYCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between$75,000 - $115,000***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***