Training Manager - Houston, United States - SNOWFRUIT

Description

Position:
Training Manager - Operations


Reporting to:
Training Director


Place of Work:
SNOWFRUIT Division

• Who_ _are_ _we:_

We are part of the Snowfox Group which includes the YO, Taiko, Bento and Snowfox brands - we operate more than 1500 kiosks, 60 restaurants, our grab and go sushi is available in over
3,700 locations and we have 50 major retail partners.

Our key markets are the USA, Canada and the UK with additional geographic presence in Europe and Australia


Our brands are:

• Snowfox the franchisor of over 1,000 fullservice sushi kiosks in 25 states throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii and Alaska
• SNOWFRUIT the franchisor of over 500 fresh cut fruit and Vegetable throughout the

U.S. - Refreshingly, Crips and Flavourful

• Bento founded in 1996 in Canada and provides quality grab & go sushi and hot Asian food in over 900 locations, including supermarkets
• YO the first to bring the 'kaiten' conveyor belt to the UK in 1997. Today, YO is the

UK's #1 Sushi brand with over 50 restaurants, over 170 sushi kiosks and a popular YOTo Go range

• Taiko founded in 1997, Taiko was the first sushi manufacturer for UK supermarkets and has evolved into a highly innovative manufacturer of sushi, bentos and snacks in the UK
• Our_ _Purpose:_

We
Believe
in
Better
Food
For
Everyone,
The
Japanese
Way

We continue to capitalise on consumer trends, spearheading category growth by bringing our proposition to more people around the world across more channels, in more locations, on more occasions and in more innovative ways.

We are committed to purposeful progress and profit for the benefit of our people, our communities and our planet and we have a clear ESG strategy that delivers progress against nine UN sustainability development goals.

• Our_ _Values:_

Own
it

• We are accountable and make no excuses.
• We always look to improve
• We take the initiative and are courageous and confident

Care
about
it

• We do the right thing, avoiding unnecessary shortcuts
• We act with integrity and respect our communities, people and our plant

Make
it
Exceptional

• We build relationships and make people smile
• We say thank you
• We're positive and kind

Win
Together

• We're open minded an inclusive
• We communicate with clarity
• We take time to look out for others and to celebrate the good stuff
• Overview_ _of_ _the_ _role:_

The Training Manager is responsible for identifying and assessing training needs, creating tailored training plans, and implementing various training methods to enhance employees' skills and performance.

They monitor training program effectiveness, manage budgets, and stay updated on training trends.

As a Training Manager, you will collaborate with various departments to ensure employees & franchisees receive the necessary training to excel in their roles and contribute to the overall success of the company.

• 3_ _Best_ _Things_ _about_ _the_ _job_
• Enhancing employee skills, improving performance, increasing productivity, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development throughout the organization.
• By overseeing our training initiatives, you will play a vital role in driving employee growth and ensuring the achievement of our business goals.
• Primary focus will be identifying training needs, designing relevant programs, and assessing their impact on employee performance and loyalty.
• Key_ _Accountabilities:_
• Ensure employees & franchisees receive the necessary training to excel in their roles.
• 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.
• Ensures that training materials and programs are current, accurate, and effective.
• Conduct effective induction and orientation sessions.
• Develop individualized and group training programs that address specific business needs.
• Effectively communicate with team members, trainers, and management.
• Provide opportunities for ongoing development.
• Resolve any specific problems and tailor training programs as necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate training program's effectiveness, success, and ROI periodically and report on them.
• Deploy a wide variety of training methods.
• Effectively manage training budget.
• Provide opportunities for ongoing development.
• Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments, and best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships.

Please note a minimum of 40 hours per week is required.

Due to the 7-day nature of our operation, some weekend work may be required, however you will manage your own schedule according to the business needs.

• What_ _you'll_ _need:_
• Track record in designing and executing successful training programs.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, onthe

- job or in classroom