AEC Supply Chain Training Specialist

This role is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Successful applicants will have the ability to work reliably in a remote setting prior to our selection of a physical working environment, but should be prepared to report in office full time once site selection has occurred.

 

Job Purpose

The Supply chain management Trainer is responsible for supporting, developing, and improving all AEC supply chain processes. The support will include analyzing current processes, developing standard work, improving standard work, training of all supply chain employees, global overall customer/supplier satisfaction, and contribute to successful project execution while meeting individual/ organizational goals.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany’s current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other. 

 

• Standardization of all process across all 9 AEC site for supply chain departments.
• Development new standard work for each department with in supply chain
• Reviews existing training programs; suggests enhancements and modifications to improve engagement, learning, and retention and/or to meet the changing needs of clientele, the organization, or the industry.
• Develops unique training programs to fulfill workers’ specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.
• The Training Specialist will create, develop, implement, and conduct training and development programs for all supply chain employees.
• Address Complex Challenges: Utilize extensive experience to solve intricate problems,
• Develop, manage, and implement performance measures and audit processes
• Communicate Effectively Across Levels: Utilize exceptional verbal and written communication skills to ensure timely and effective interaction with AEC and supplier personnel at all levels.
• Champion Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs and enhancing supply chain efficiencies across operations.
• Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers, instructors, and customer representatives.
• Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees.
• Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos.
• Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements.
• Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development.
• Prepares and implements training budget; maintains records and reports of expenses.
• Performs other related duties as required
• Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Supervisory responsibility: No

 

Qualifications

Qualifications/Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required – 8 years of direct experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software.
• At least four years of training experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing operations strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to drive change and create rapid, measurable improvements in critical measures of Supply Chain Management performance.
• Knowledge of SAP would be a significant competitive advantage to driv