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Training Manager-Otraco

POSITION SNAPSHOT

JobReq ID:  54666
Type of work:  On site
Type of contract:  Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Location: 

Pretoria, ZA

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Title

Training Manager

The Person

The person will be able to work with a minimum of supervision, appreciate their role in delivering customer service, possess common sense and initiative. This role is responsible to devise our organizational training strategy, oversee its implementation and assess its outcomes. The person will identify training and developmental needs and drive suitable training initiatives that build loyalty to the firm.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • Computer literacy and reasonable typing skills with courses completed in Excel, Word and Power Point.
  • Experienced in managing a computerized planned maintenance system Grade 12 National Certificate

Preferred:

  • Track record in designing and executing successful training programs
  • Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations etc) Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively
  • Strong writing and record keeping ability for reports and training manuals Good computer and database skills

Reports to

Line Manager

Duties

The following is a general list of tasks that a person in this position is required to perform. The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time

provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the Employee’s skills,

competence and training.

  • Identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis, career paths, annual performance appraisals and consultation with line managers
  • Draw an overall or individualized training and development plan that addresses needs and expectations
  • Deploy a wide variety of training methods
  • Conduct effective induction and orientation sessions
  • Monitor and evaluate training program’s effectiveness, success and report

on them

  • Manage training budget
  • Provide opportunities for ongoing development
  • Resolve any specific problems and tailor training programs as necessary
  • Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments and best practices
  • Conduct vocational assessments, both internal and external in accordance with OTS assessment plans and guidelines to ascertain competency of clients/employees

 

 
  • Participate in the validation and moderation of assessment tools/plans as directed
  • Assist in the design, development and maintenance of training material and documents
  • Forecast, plan, prepare and submit monthly Training Plans to the Regional Manager
  • Monitor and review training matrix to ensure trainees complete training within acceptable timeframe
  • Maintain personal development through reading industry journals or shadowing or working closely with other trainer and assessors

Safety

Training Managers are required to:

  • Work safely and follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
  • Comply with site “lock out” / “tag out” procedures
  • Report hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment
  • Report incidents and assist in the investigation and implementation of follow up actions that may be identified
  • Comply with applicable instructions documented in the OMS Safety Plan
  • Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment according to procedures
  • Perform vehicle pre-start checks according to procedures
  • Contribute to meetings and inspections in order to improve safety in the workplace
  • Perform Job Hazard Analysis and take control actions to reduce the risk of injury or damage to equipment
  • Assist with the performance of risk analysis before any new equipment or process is introduces on site and help with the implementation of control actions identified
  • Assist with the compilations and review of Safe Work Procedures
  • Perform regular safety audits
  • Comply with site emergency evacuation procedures

Indications of Achievement
  • High standard of accuracy and timeliness are expected in relation to all aspects of the position
  • Demonstrated commitment to trainees/clients
  • Demonstrated ability to support new employees through training requirements and the Otraco international training program
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
  • Meet all agreed KPI targets Additional electives

 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  • A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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