Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Training and Development to create and lead Synagro's training program for employees working in both plant and services/agricultural atmospheres. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing training initiatives that enhance employee skills, performance, and productivity, while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. Through collaboration with business unit leaders such as area directors and plant leadership, the manager will assess ongoing and future training needs and develop programs that enhance skill and performance while aligning with company's overall strategy.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Energetic and dedicated.
• Proven leader.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the company.
• Thorough understanding of training programs and their development/implementation
• Learning management system administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement comprehensive training strategies that address the needs of plant and operational employees.
• Collaborate with business unit and department leaders to assess ongoing and future training needs and develop programs that enhance employee skills and drive performance.
• Design and deliver training programs that cover technical skills, safety protocols, equipment operation, and best practices in plant and agriculture work.
• Oversee the creation and execution of innovative training modules and educational programs.
• Identify internal and external resources to execute on and off-site training.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness, success, and ROI of training programs and make changes/updates as necessary.
• Ensure that training strategies and programs align with the company's business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in training and development to incorporate them into strategy and practices.
• Oversee the training budget, ensuring resources are used efficiently and effectively.

STATUS AND SCOPE:

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.
• Ability to make independent decisions and problem solve.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, customers and other outside agencies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to coach peers and operational staff
• Ability to analyze operational environmental and work requirements make recommendations and implement proper training.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and know how to appropriately use discretion.
• Thorough knowledge of operating procedures and standards, to properly instruct employees.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Integrity and Trust - Widely trusted, seen as a direct and truthful individual. Admits mistakes.
• Listening - Practices attentive and active listening.
• Peer Relationships - Seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Ethics and Values - Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs.
• Flexibility - Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
• Organizational Agility - Understands origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures. Understands the cultures of organizations.

• Time Management - Values time, uses his/her time effectively and efficiently.
• Approachability - Easy to approach and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education, human resources, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in training and development, preferably within a manufacturing or agricultural environment.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and training methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to various training sites as needed.
• Proficiency in learning management systems and e-learning platforms.