DC Training Manager

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.

Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.

We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.

If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you!

For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: https://www.unitedlegwear.com

• Lead Proactively: Anticipate and solve problems early, stay curious, and encourage team members to focus on solutions and high performance. Drive innovation by identifying and implementing improved approaches.
• Provide Positive & Frequent Performance Feedback: Regularly recognize good work, pinpoint improvement areas, and help with ongoing development.
• I initiate Structure: Set clear, challenging team goals, communicate them effectively, and create organized plans that align with company objectives.
• Achieve Objectives: Create and follow through on effective plans, guide team members consistently, and use data from reports to make decisions that help people and processes.
• Foster Positive Culture: Build and maintain an uplifting, trusting, and innovative workplace.
• Communicate Effectively: Promote open communication, listen actively, and facilitate teamwork and conflict resolution.
• Motivate and Inspire: Lead by example, show respect, and give encouragement, to inspire teams to achieve their best.
• Train and Develop Others: Act as a coach and mentor, focus on transferring knowledge, enhancing skills, and supporting high performance.

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive training programs for new hires, as well as ongoing training for current employees. This includes creating training materials, manuals, and presentations.
• Needs Assessment: Conduct regular assessments to identify training needs within the Distribution Center. Collaborate with department managers to understand specific training requirements and customize training programs accordingly.

• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars for employees at all levels. Ensure that training methods are engaging and effective, using a variety of instructional techniques.

• Ensure that all employees receive required safety and compliance training. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and standards to integrate them into training programs.
• Performance Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics. Make necessary adjustments to improve training quality and outcomes.

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all training activities, employee participation, and certification statuses. Ensure that training records are compliant with company policies and legal requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and best practices in training and development. Propose and implement improvements to training programs based on feedback and new developments.

• Mentor and coach team leads and supervisors to enhance their training and leadership skills. Promote a culture of continuous learning and development within the Distribution Center.

• REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Certification in Training and Development, such as a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), is a plus.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated strong customer service, communications and interpersonal skills with ability to collaboratively address complex workplace challenges.
• Ability to perform physical activity at a sustained pace including walking, bending, and lifting within an automated distribution center environment.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• This position is based in a Distribution Center environment, which may involve working in varying temperatures and conditions.
• The role requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate training sessions that may occur during different shifts.
• This position will require working in various settings, including the set-up, navigation, and operation within environments where material handling, light, and heavy industrial activities are performed.
• Personal Protective Equipment (ex. High-Visibility Vest, Eyewear, Gloves, etc.) may be required and provided by ULAC when working in certain environments within the Distribution Center.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and levels of management.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.

• REQUIRED

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a training and development role, preferably within a Distribution Center, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing training programs and workshops.