Operations Trainer - Berry Companies

Berry Companies, Inc. in Wichita, KS is an administrative support group that provides IT, accounting, data processing, payroll, insurance, marketing and financial services to each of its operating divisions. Our nine divisions are engaged in the distribution of Bobcat®, Komatsu®, Hyster® & Yale® construction or material handling equipment.

Join our dynamic team as an Operations Trainer! In this pivotal role, you'll empower employees by developing and delivering comprehensive training programs that enhance operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify training needs, create engaging instructional materials, and facilitate hands-on learning experiences. If you're passionate about shaping a skilled workforce, optimizing processes, and driving organizational success, we want to hear from you! Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to help us elevate our operations to the next level.

Monday - Friday

$60-80k depending on experience (base salary plus bonus)

Responsibilities

• Engage in one-on-one, hands-on, or group training to help teams maintain or improve knowledge and performance of operational policies and procedures as well as technology systems.

• Prepare and guide employees to perform their assigned tasks.

• Collaborate with divisional leadership, department managers, and Berry Companies staff to identify training needs and gaps.

• Present information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats.

• Listen to employees’ concerns about company procedures and policies.

• Make recommendations to Berry Companies’ management on policy and procedure changes.

• Research new training techniques and suggest enhancements to existing training programs. Organize, plan, and prioritize work – develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.

• Follow set procedures and routines and communicate the importance of established methods to others.

• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong sense of curiosity and a proactive approach to learning.

• Ability to manage multiple training programs and projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail and time management.

• Refer employee problems outside the realm of operations training.

• Ensure that all company policy and procedure manuals are current and presented in a user-friendly format.

• Streamline policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all personnel are familiar with policy and procedure developments in advance of their implementation.

• Conflict resolution skills helpful.

• Ability to have fun in any working environment.

• Ability to travel extensively - 30%

• BA/BS Degree. Management experience with P&L responsibility and/or teaching/training experience.

• Excellent communication, both written and oral.

• Must enjoy dealing with customers and employees/co-workers.

• Sales experience preferred, but not necessary although must enjoy the concept of sales.

• Excellent computer knowledge and skills – business and operating systems.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Critical Care and Accident Insurance

• 401K Plan

• Profit Sharing

• Bonus Program

• Short and Long-term Disability

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• ComPysch Employee Assistance Program

• Christmas Savings Program

• Paid Vacation and Flex Time

• Paid Training

• Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)

• Family-friendly company

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds or pushing/pulling small objects.

• Sits some of the time.

• Occasional to frequent walking or standing.

• Physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.