Director Training & Continuous Improvement

Job Summary Direct, design, develop and deliver training programs to employees and senior management in accordance with company initiatives and strategies. Establish objectives for, create, develop, and administer, in whole or in part, a training program including operational fundamentals and training sessions for hourly and salaried personnel. Contribute to, manage and develop strategic goals for the Training Continuous Improvement program. Make decisions to support and provide resources for the field.

Job Description

Identify key areas for training related development. Partner with senior leadership to determine direction and focus of training. Develop and implement training programs that produce a quantifiable ROI to the organization. Lead change implementation throughout Medline Operations. Oversee, design, develop and track training processes and programs. Recommend and create training and development action plans for various functional areas within Operations. Develop and manage continuous improvement programs, assure initiatives produce valuable savings for the organization. Collaborate and work with department leadership on CI initiatives. Partner with the CI leadership to identify current and future skill gaps in Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, Problem-Solving, and Leadership behaviors. Management responsibilities include: Day-to-day operations of a group of employees. May have limited budgetary responsibility and usually contributes to budgetary impact. Interpret and execute policies/SOPs for departments/projects and develops. Recommend and implement new policies/SOPs or modifications to existing policies/SOPs. Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning. Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Education Bachelor's degree. Work Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in Training, Leadership Development or Operations. Certification in CI (Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma). At least 5 years of management experience. Experience developing and delivering presentations to various audience levels within an organization. Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Advanced level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: changing picture styles, customizing animation and/or setting automatic slide timings). Willing to travel up to 50% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in workforce talent and development, Engineering, Business Management or Organizational Development. Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification. 7+ years of progressive experience in Lean/CI/Operational Excellence. At least 3 years of Medline operations experience. Minimum 5 years leading enterprise-wide training or talent development functions within Supply Chain. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $154,000.00 - $231,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job