Training Supervisor

Werner Enterprises•Jackson, MS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Training Supervisor is responsible for the direct onsite management of instructional personnel, including administrative duties and direct oversight of training activities on the training pad and road. This role involves ensuring the quality and consistency of training delivery, maintaining equipment and facilities, and supporting the professional development of instructors. The position requires a blend of administrative tasks and hands-on involvement in training operations, with approximately 70% of duties on the training pad/road and 30% administrative.

Requirements

Current Class A Commercial Driver's License with a valid U.S. DOT Interstate Physical.
Verified negative U.S. DOT Drug Screen.
Minimum High School graduate or GED.
Minimum of three (3) years verifiable over-the-road driving experience.
Ability to obtain instructor's license from state agencies as applicable.
Ability to effectively communicate using both verbal and written skills.
Ability to perform the duties of managing and directing various assigned areas of the training department in accordance with company policy.
Professional demeanor, takes initiative, is dependable, takes pride in work, and is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective training.
Committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Exhibits calm, rational behavior at all times, maintains constructive working relationships with others, and does not use abusive or profane language or argue with other staff or students.

Nice To Haves

Prior CDL training or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct onsite management of instructional personnel, including approval of timesheets and assisting with interviewing, hiring, training, disciplining, and termination of associates.
Assist with the implementation of instructors' daily student assignments to maintain ratios, balance training, and maximize equipment use.
Assist with the implementation of approved daily training schedules and curriculum.
Complete assigned documentation and student attendance records accurately and timely in the absence of the Regional Training Manager.
Ensure accurate data entries in applicable company databases are updated daily or as needed.
Maintain and review equipment files daily, updating maintenance files as assigned.
Ensure equipment entries in Salesforce® are accurate and up to date.
Assist vehicle inspection, pad, and road training instructors as needed.
Complete required student tardy or disciplinary forms.
Assist Human Resources, Curriculum and Compliance, and the Regional Training Manager with implementing the onboarding process of new instructors.
Ensure all vehicles receive a pre-trip inspection prior to any and all training activities.
Ensure instructors perform formal demonstrations of each curriculum component utilizing Train the Trainer Manual (TTT) best practices during pad instruction.
Monitor each instructor's teaching process to ensure PTI and backing instruction are consistent with TTT best practices.
Report students' progress or issues performing training maneuvers accurately and timely.
Assist and supervise instructors to ensure all training records are completed daily in the Company required format.
Assist in making decisions and outlining specific training needs for students who are not proficient in PTI, backing, or road skills, or in need of making up missed training time.
Assist in implementing the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy, including accurate and detailed information on SAP forms, issuing written counseling statements, and discussing action plans.
Maintain the appearance and condition of cones, lines, tractors, and trailers used during training.
Complete daily DVIRs, including ending miles, fuel level, and DEF level.
Perform daily draining of air tanks.
Ensure all safety zones are marked properly, clearly identified, and properly managed.
Implement all safety practices on the training pad as stated in the TTT manual and ensure applicable policies and procedures are followed.
Provide continuous training and evaluation of all instructors to ensure they are successful in their job duties.
Cross-train all instructors for proficiency in all required curriculum based on TTT.
Manage instructors' starting and ending scheduled work time, including breaks and lunch, ensuring minimal interruption to student training.
Strictly follow all approved road routes and lesson plans.
Monitor each instructor's teaching process to ensure road instructions are consistent with TTT best practices and established lesson plans.
Ensure instructors are directing students to drop and hook trucks and trailers at the beginning and end of each training day.
Report all inaccuracies and discrepancies to the Regional Training Manager immediately.
Ensure daily PTI and Post-Trips are performed timely and correctly.
Implement all safety practices for road training as stated in the TTT manual.
Cross-train all instructors for proficiency in all road training areas.
Ensure instructors' start, end, and scheduled breaks are timely with minimal interruption to student training time.