- Directs the design and implementation of all in-dealership training.
- Stays abreast of outside training opportunities for dealership personnel and arranges for training as needed.
- Confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs.
- Works closely with managers at all facilities to schedule training sessions.
- Compiles data and analyzes past and current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify request for funds.
- Formulates training policies, programs, and schedules based on knowledge of identified training needs, individual department processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures or services.
- Organizes and develops training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
- Conducts new employee orientations, safety seminars, and other training required by local, state, or federal regulations.
- Maintains training records and documents certain training as required by local, state, or federal regulations.
- Trains supervisory personnel in effective techniques for on-the-job training and performance evaluation.
- Coordinates established training courses with technical and professional courses offered by local colleges, technical/vocational schools, manufacturers, and trade associations.
- Stays abreast of current developments, methods and techniques in the training field.
- Remains current on hazardous material regulations and communicates this information to employees.