Automotive Technical Instructor, Manheim

Cox Enterprises • Riverside, CA

2d • $107,200 - $160,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Technical Instructor delivers technician training for Manheim technicians and brings extensive automotive technical knowledge, including advanced diagnostic, repair, and maintenance expertise across a wide range of vehicle systems. The role identifies development opportunities for technicians and develops strategic initiatives to improve efficiencies, client engagement and success, and training effectiveness. It also develops and rolls out processes and procedures to sustain engagement and ensure they are communicated and institutionalized across the team.

The instructor performs Vehicle Operations Training duties for an assigned region, group, or designated product areas; collaborates with curriculum developers and subject matter experts on training materials and learning outcomes; delivers and evaluates training; and contributes to the development and improvement of curricula. The role also consults with business leaders on training needs, directs implementation of curriculum standards and related policies, communicates training performance, and maintains relationships with key business partners. The position is based at a specified Cox location, has no remote option, and requires 25% travel. The work shift is day shift.

Requirements

• One of the following education and experience combinations: BA/BS and 6+ years of progressive management experience in an automotive environment; MS and 4 years of experience; Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or high school diploma and 10 years of experience.
• Strong background in automotive technical training and technician development.
• Hands-on leadership skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization.
• Self-directed, energetic, and focused on quality.
• Excellent time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex enterprise programs and projects to successful execution.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and influencing skills.
• Ability to assess an opportunity’s potential quickly using fact-based analysis and industry experience.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test. The posting states that Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment marijuana drug test for this position.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.

Responsibilities

• Perform Vehicle Operations Training duties for an assigned region, group, and/or designated product areas.
• Partner with the Curriculum Development team to prepare online and written training materials.
• Work with subject matter experts to design course material and practical, hands-on experience that achieves desired learning outcomes.
• Execute and share best practices for excellence in instructor training and performance.
• Deliver training and solutions that support the highest competence appropriate to the required level of knowledge and skill.
• Conduct pilot training and provide feedback to improve training materials.
• Contribute to developing and reviewing training materials by analyzing technical and learner feedback and adapting materials and methods.
• Measure the effectiveness of training content and delivery.
• Consult with business leaders to assess technician training needs and deliver development initiatives that improve performance and business results.
• Direct implementation of training curriculum standards and guidelines, and policies and procedures for training and educational programs.
• Translate the desired organizational culture into training mechanisms.
• Communicate training department performance against goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain business relationships with key business partners within the organization.
• Plan, organize, delegate, problem-solve, and follow through to successful resolution.
• Identify training objectives and select suitable instructional methods, including individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, presentations, and computer-based training.

Benefits

• Flexible paid vacation, consistent with duties, company needs, and obligations.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for the employee or family members.
• Additional paid time off may include bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); and paid days off, including sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager