Training & Personnel Development Manager

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers

Become a member of a global community The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us

The District Training & Personnel Development Manager (PDM) drives the employee development cycle (selection, onboarding, training,performance, and growth) and promotes employee development in the district,enabling a culture of learning and development for all employees. The PDM acts as an expert personnel-development resource for both employees and managers and is a peer role to other managers in the district. The PDM also works in close collaboration with the Regional Training team to achieve training and employee development goals of the region

Responsibilities and Duties:

 . Manages the Smart Recruiters process from posting to closing job adverts.

· Works with the district's management team to support the interview process from beginning to end.

· Conducts Interviews when necessary.

· Drives the development of recruiting tools as needed.

· Works in tandem with the district's management team to ensure a consistent and highly effective onboarding experience for new hires

and/or transfers.

· Supports the district's management team to ensure new hires are properly aligned with foundational skills, knowledge, and resources to

succeed in their job function.

· Drives a robust training program that meets the district's employee development goals.

· Collaborates with the district's management team to create training plans focusing on employee development and growth.

· Ensures relevant training is delivered consistently including, but not limited to global, regional and district training requirements

· Supports the district's management team to ensure employee skills and knowledge gaps are addressed timely and efficiently.

· Works with SMEs for PDC functionality and all available training and development programs/tools.

· Ensures solid understanding and use of the PDC across all levels at the district.

· Acts as a Career Coach at the district.

· Supports upskilling people managers to properly assess employees and conduct meaningful development conversations.

· Encourages a culture of frequent employee feedback and development.

· Advocates for the creation and fostering of development plans for everyone in the district.

· Supports the district in finding innovative ways to increase career progression and mobility.

· Assists the district's management team with succession planning and talent development strategy implementation.

· Supports the district in the implementation and execution of employee recognition programs.

· Monitors retention and employee satisfaction at the district and support plans to improve in this area.

· Written and verbal communication skills

· Listening skills

· Leadership

· Emotional intelligence

· Leading change

· Adaptability

· Presentation skills

· Analytical thinking

· Problem solving

· Strategic Planning

· English language proficiency

· Global logistics industry knowledge

· Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)

· Management experience preferred

· Proficiency in employee development skills and knowledge to include:

o Interviewing

o Training

o Coaching and Mentoring

o Employee feedback

o Assessing performance

o Goal setting

o Development conversations

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus