What You Will Do at Graco
Training Program Design, Implementation, and Coordination
Strategically lead the design and implementation of training programs and materials that stay within the quality, cost, and timing parameters.
Implement new programs by conducting trainings for technicians, end user maintenance staff, distributor sales representatives, and internal train-the-trainer sessions for internal sales staff.
Cultivate an engaging learning environment by using a variety of active learning methods and adult learning concepts to develop participants’ competencies and to help learners meet specified performance expectations.
Manage the administration of learning schedules, maintenance of participant records (e.g., test scores, evaluations, attendance), as well as the execution of the entire registration/certification processes for courses and demo lab.
Analyze and coordinate and monitor training needs.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Support
Manage/interface with clients such as marketing, engineering, sales, etc., to understand project scope, timing, budget, and human resources required.
Proactively address follow up issues and action items post training sessions, ensuring timely and effective communication to enhance stakeholder engagement.
Serve as an advisor to the sales force, engineering, marketing, and distributors regarding the resolution of technical issues that affect the utilization of our products.
Technical Expertise and Resource Management
Demonstrate mastery of applicable product concepts, technical content, course curriculum, and training methodologies.
Serve as a primary technical product and application content expert for technical service calls.
Maintain and monitor the inventory for an organized and well-equipped training facility, including service lab, product components, and training equipment (hardware & software).
Lead and coordinate demonstration lab activities, optimizing resources to showcase product capabilities effectively.
KPI Development, Analysis, and Reporting
Continuously monitor and evaluate the training program’s effectiveness and utilization of training resources and adjust where necessary.
Regularly analyze participant feedback, performance metrics, and other relevant data to measure the effectiveness of the training program.
Systematically track and analyze the usage of training materials, platforms, and other resources to ensure they are being effectively leveraged.
What You Will Bring to Graco
Bachelor’s degree in Training and Development, Education, Communications or a related field.
5+ years of experience in course development and instructional design using adult learning concepts.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects from inception to implementation.
Demonstrated ability to coach and delegate to others.
Prove ability to use active learning styles and methods.
Advanced group facilitation skills.
Strong skills using training software programs.
Strong skills in Microsoft office applications including PowerPoint.
Ability to travel approximately 15% of time, both domestic and international.
Accelerators
Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge.
Masters degree or relevant certification preferred.
At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
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