Manager - CDL Training Position SummaryThe CDL Training Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining compliance, and overseeing the instruction for CDL license training across the G&J Pepsi markets. This includes classroom courses, road and other practical training, defensive driving, and other applicable training / re-training activities for employees to obtain and maintain their commercial driving license. We are looking for positive and energetic individuals to build and maintain a program that effectively staffs key driver roles and also has the capability to work with leaders across G&J Pepsi. The ideal candidate will have experience building and facilitating training programs. Essential FunctionsReasonable Accommodations Statement - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Description• Establishes and maintains program structure including process and communication flow, timelines and checkpoints, KPIs and dashboard• Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills.• Utilizes all systems and tools effectively (e.g., HRIS, Power BI, and other systems as required)• Expert knowledge of FMCSA (Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (e.g., hours of service, pre-trip/post-trip, etc.) and company safety policies and practices. Ensures all policies are followed• Expert knowledge of ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) regulations.• Develops training materials and facilitates using adult learning principles• Delivers hands-on training that allows for maximum transfer of knowledge while ensuring customer needs, service times, labor and transportation costs are met and within guidelines• Provides ongoing and timely feedback to assigned trainer and supervisory staff. Feedback includes positive reinforcement and constructive corrective actions.• Understands, exhibits and instills strong customer service skills in which all trainees understand that they represent G&J Pepsi at all times.• Works with new driver hires and experienced drivers in classroom and/or field settings to prepare them for a successful professional driver career• May supplement Driver Training with local programs specific to the location, products and reports used in that market• Trains all drivers (CMV and Non-CMV) on the safe and effective use of vehicles and any other related equipment. Demonstrates the appropriate use of personal protection equipment.• Works directly with safety department staff to develop, track, and maintain safe driving practices (i.e., accident investigations, corrective action training, etc.) • Provides basic troubleshooting procedures.• Monitors the work of newly trained employees and provides retraining as needed.• Maintains training records and supports the need for drivers to remain current on their qualification requirements.• Performs other duties as assigned. Position QualificationsBuilds Alignment: Takes initiative to build collaborative networks. Aligns department and personal goals with objectives of the broader organizations goals and business strategy and takes action to achieve them. Talks Straight: Be authentic; let people know where your stand with simple language and no hidden agenda simply present the facts and thoughts with respect clarity and transparency. Listens to multiple perspectives openly. Enables and demonstrates the courage to speak about issues, risks and good news. Takes on difficult conversations confidently. Drives Results: Consistently delivers results by keeping commitments, holding self and others accountable and setting clear expectations. Demonstrates ownership of results within their area of responsibility. Develops contingency plans necessary to overcome challenges and execute to meeting business goals. Innovates: Creates new and different ways to make the organization successful. Generates unique solutions to issues that shows good judgement and create value to the organization. Can facilitate effective brainstorming sessions and has the ability to project how new ideas will be adopted. Seeks alignment from leadership. Collaborates: Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across the organization including other functional areas, team members, external customers and strategic partnerships to achieve company goals. Influences and Energizes Others: Creates energy and excitement cross functionally as well as within the team around the organizational vision and goals. Focuses energy on organizational key priorities. Eliminates and removes barriers that create non-value work. Takes personal investment in others and fosters an environment that encourages continuous improvement, innovation and calculated risk taking. Develops People: Continuously assesses and build a team of people that will achieve objectives. Develops self and others to improve performance in current roles as well as be developed for future roles. Provides frequent feedback and coaching to others. Seeks and welcomes personal feedback and responds to coaching. Acts with Integrity: Does the right thing, always, even in challenging times. Lives in harmony with their deepest values and the values of the organization. Stands firm on their principle and upholds the organization's mission, vision, values and policies. Upholds Safety Standards: Promotes a safe work environment and instills the organization belief that "Safety is Everybody's Business". Contributes to safe work environment by following established protocols and procedures and executes necessary training to keep team in compliance with regulatory bodies. Leads Strategically: Creates a sense of vision and purpose for self and team. Seeing ahead to the future possibilities to translate them into breakthrough strategies. Plans and prioritizes work and resources to meet the needs of the business. Makes critical choices that support successful strategy implementation to meet the needs of the business for their given area (Manager and above).