Training Director – SNOWFOX

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Who are we:

We are part of the Wonderfield Group which includes the YO! Taiko, Bento, AFC Sushi, and SNOWFOX/SNOWFRUIT brands – we operate more than 1500 kiosks, and 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 JFE Franchising, Inc. brands are:

SNOWFOX – the franchisor of over 1,000 full-service sushi kiosks in 25 states throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska.

SNOWFRUIT – the franchisor of over 1,000 fresh cut fruit and vegetables throughout the U.S. – Refreshingly, Crips and Flavorful!

Our Purpose:

We Believe in Better Food for Everyone, The Japanese Way…

We continue to capitalize 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 planet.

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 and inclusive. We communicate clearly. We take time to look out for others and celebrate the good stuff.

Overview of the role:

The Training Director directs the design, planning, and implementation of corporate training programs aligned with the objectives and strategy of the company. Collaborates with functional management teams to assess ongoing and future training and development needs as well as effectiveness of established programs. The Training Director approves training techniques and suggests improvements to existing training programs. Oversees and establishes relationships with operational teams to provide additional training outside of training programs. Manages and develops training professionals.

3 Best Things about the job
• Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the training managers and develops budgets, policies, and procedures to support the training team.
• Ensure training plans align with the needs of the employees and the company.
• Build and supervise relationships with suitable teams to offer training programs based on the assessed requirements of the management and staff.

Key Accountabilities:
• Design the training and development strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Carry out performance assessments and skill gap analysis to identify training needs for all company’s teams.
• Create a continuous learning culture by providing coaching to increase performance and staff productivity.
• Select appropriate resources, curriculums, and educators to deliver successful training.
• Analyze training feedback to determine whether the implemented course has achieved its goals.
• Evaluate the results of learning courses to improve the outcome of future training.
• Manage our training and development team to ensure all activities are aligned with the training and development strategy.
• Conducts research, approves, and makes further recommendations for appropriate learning management systems and databases.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and maintains both initial and ongoing training programs across the business.
• Plays a leading role in the development and documentation of the training path for key positions within the business and communicating this information as needed.
• Responsible for following up with the leadership and management of all departments in order to ensure that the parties involved in each training program complete their training.
• Ensures consistency in the delivery and application of training standards across the business and oversees the planning, prioritization, and development of new training programs and initiatives, ensuring that these programs and initiatives are consistent with the business overall strategies, objectives, and needs.

Job Description

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:
• Work experience as a Training Director, Training Manager or similar role.
• Experience in content creation, maintenance of training processes, and the successful development of ongoing training and development programs.
• Hands-on experience creating and implementing successful training programs in a business setting.
• Detailed knowledge of traditional and modern training techniques.
• Ability to track the performance of training programs, write reports and recommend strategies for improvement.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external team members.
• Strong understanding of business goals and objectives.
• First-hand knowledge of budget and project management.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Experience organizing training activities in a corporate environment.
• Good listening skills, with high levels of attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize own workload.
• Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Office and related business and communication tools.
• Able to travel to provide training throughout all divisions.
• You are able to bring an element of excitement to the role, and pass this on to the teams engaged.