Kum & Go Hiring for Transportation Training Manager, Solar Transport Job at Des Moines, IA Full Time

Solar Transport is looking for a Transportation Training Manager to join the team! This position will work in conjunction with the Director of Risk, Safety & Compliance to create and manage an engaging, meaningful and complaint training program. This includes researching, physical creation, and delivery of training material. If you have a passion for transportation and developing current and future employees, apply today!

What you’ll do

• Responsible for building training lessons including researching information, gathering supporting documentation, and writing material
• Deliver training to frontline associates, supervisors, and managers directly or via a train the train program
• Monitor training program performance and compliance, assuring goals are met and employees are compliant within regulatory and policy requirements of company
• Produce executive and local level reports regarding training program performance
• Edit, update or otherwise improve current training material
• Oversight of Certified Driver Trainers, their scheduling and performance with new hire driver training to include partnering with local leadership.
• Keep records for functions regarding training records and trainer certifications
• Deliver Orientation to new hires (when needed)

What we’re looking for

• Ability to create an effective, dynamic, and compliant lesson plan
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to manage LMS platform to include content creation, assignment, tracking and reporting. (Current platform is Luma)
• Basic ability to edit photos, videos, and operate basic A/V equipment when needed
• Working knowledge (or willingness/ability to learn) of transportation terminology, equipment, and lifestyle
• Inquisitive nature, uncompromising principles, strong communication skills, effective organizational skills, and keen eye for data accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively to peers and management
• Desire and ability to contribute to team successes and promote a positive, value-based work environment
• Ability to positively influence others through training processes

Other key requirements

• 50 – 70% travel required (typically home every weekend)
• Transportation industry experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of FMCSA and PHMSA regulations or ability to ability to research and validate requirements strongly preferred

Leadership Competencies

• Communication: Delivers clear, effective communication and listens to others.
• Conceptual/Systems Thinking: Recognizes patterns, trends, themes, and connections in information to develop innovative ideas and solutions.
• Constructive Engagement: Expresses ideas and disagreements, constructively resolves conflict, and encourages others to do the same.
• Customer Orientation: Meets the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
• Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner.
• Empowerment: Takes initiative and solves problems.
• Talent Development: Maximizes potential and improves overall performance.
• Influence: Proactively builds relationships and influences others.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Accurately assesses problems and effectively and efficiently arrives at solutions.
• Strategic Thinking: Understands the current state and is able to visualize the ideal state and how to achieve it.

About Solar Transport

Solar Transport is a family-focused company. With more than 40 locations, our drivers make it home every night. We genuinely value our team and go above and beyond to reward their hard work. Solar Transport is among the nation’s best when it comes to tank-truck carriers and logistics providers. For over 50 years, Solar has strived to set the standard in how refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol and jet fuel are managed, transported and delivered helping our customers become more productive and profitable. A Krause Group company.

Krause Group is an Iowa-based company housing a diverse set of businesses with over 5,000 associates across the U.S. and Italy. These companies include Kum & Go, L.C., Solar Transport, Krause+, Pro Iowa, and the Des Moines Menace soccer team. Krause Group is also home to Italian wineries Vietti and Enrico Serafino, the historic soccer club Parma Calcio 1913, and boutique luxury hotel Casa di Langa, located in the Piedmont region of Italy.

Solar Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an inclusive environment encouraging all interested candidates to apply.