Goodwill Industries of New Mexico seeks an energetic, engaging, and organized Retail Trainer to support the development and success of employees across our retail operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about training, coaching, and empowering team members while fostering a positive workplace culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with diverse teams, and are committed to developing others, this position is for you!
The Regional Operations Trainer supports operational excellence across all processing and production locations by training, coaching, and developing team members on processing workflows, production standards, safety requirements, and operational procedures. This role partners with operational leadership to promote consistency, efficiency, quality, and accountability through hands-on training, process audits, performance coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives. As the primary field training resource for processing operations, the position helps ensure standardized processes, best practices, and productivity expectations are effectively implemented and sustained across all locations.
Essential Duties:
- Lead the training, coaching, and development of Store Managers, Assistant Managers, Leads, and store team members to strengthen operational performance and leadership effectiveness.
- Identify, develop, and support internal talent and succession planning initiatives to build leadership bench strength.
- Develop, deliver, and maintain training programs, operational procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials.
- Conduct store visits, operational audits, and performance assessments to evaluate compliance with company standards, operational procedures, productivity expectations, and customer service requirements.
- Analyze audit results and operational performance data to identify gaps and partner with store leadership to develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans.
- Serve as the primary resource and subject matter expert on company policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.
- Partner with the Retail Senior Leadership to implement operational initiatives, standardize processes, and ensure consistent execution across all store locations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, customer experience, and financial performance.
- Facilitate leadership meetings, workshops, and training sessions focused on operational execution, accountability, communication, and performance management.
- Support store openings, remodels, leadership transitions, and other operational or organizational change initiatives.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with store leadership and field teams to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
- Ensure compliance with Goodwill Industries of New Mexico policies, procedures, CARF standards, HIPAA requirements, confidentiality standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
