Training & Personnel Development Manager

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 350+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

BANGLADESH NATIONAL ONLY

The District Training & Personnel Development Manager (PDM) drives the employee development cycle (selection, onboarding, training, performance, and growth) for 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.

• Global logistics industry knowledge
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English
• Management experience preferred
• Proficiency in employee development skills and knowledge to include:
  • Interviewing
  • Training
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Employee feedback
  • Assessing performance
  • Goal setting
  • Development conversations

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time 
• Health Plan: Medical
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Gratuity, Provided Fund, Medical Insurance
• Competitive salary package depending on the candidate's experience

Nationality:

• Bangladesh