Are you passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams? Joining Newrest, a global leader in in-flight catering, sounds like an excellent opportunity! As the Training Manager, you will be directly responsible for the performance of the Transportation Training Team. This includes ensuring Drivers and Helpers are trained, qualified, and compliant with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and operational expectations through both classroom instruction and hands-on parking lot training. You will oversee a continuous training pipeline of approximately 50–60 employees at various stages of onboarding and qualification while partnering with Operations leadership to deliver a safe, compliant, and highly skilled workforce. 

Benefits Offered 

• Free lunch every day 

• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family 

• Health Savings Accounts 

• Life insurance paid by the company 

• Additional life insurance 

• Short-term disability insurance 

• Long-term disability insurance 

• 401(k) with company match 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Transportation assistance 

• Paid Time Off 

• Sick Leave Award 

• Holiday pay 

• Recognition and incentive programs 

Career Progression 

At Newrest, we're not just offering a job—we're offering a career. We believe in promoting from within. Success in this role can lead to Transportation Manager, Operations Manager, or Safety Director.

Required Responsibilities 

• Manage the Driver and Helper training program from onboarding through certification. 

• Oversee approximately 50–60 trainees simultaneously across multiple phases of classroom and practical training. 

• Develop weekly and monthly training schedules based on hiring needs. 

• Conduct classroom instruction covering SOPs, safety, customer service, food safety, TSA/DOT requirements, and operational procedures. 

• Lead parking lot and field training including vehicle inspections, maneuvering, dock procedures, aircraft approach procedures, and equipment operation. 

• Evaluate trainee performance through written and practical assessments. 

• Maintain accurate training records and compliance documentation. 

• Track daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs including completion rates and qualification status. 

• Supervise Trainers and Training Coordinators while coaching and developing the team. 

• Partner with Operations, HR, and Safety to continuously improve training effectiveness. 

• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective coaching plans. 

• Practice and promote the four Newrest Values: Simplicity, Humility, Efficiency, and Responsibility. 

• Perform other duties as assigned based on operational needs. 

Education/Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. 

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in Training, Transportation, Logistics, Operations, or Learning & Development. 

• Experience managing high-volume onboarding or training programs. 

• Experience delivering classroom and hands-on operational training. 

• Previous supervisory experience. 

• Valid Driver License. 

• Ability to pass TSA fingerprint background clearance. 

• Strong Microsoft Office skills. 

• Excellent organizational, communication, coaching, and presentation skills. 

• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, TSA, and food safety regulations preferred. 

Physical Environment 

The employee will regularly stand, walk, demonstrate operational tasks, and work both indoors and outdoors. The role requires movement between classrooms, parking lots, and operational areas, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in varying weather conditions. 

EEO Statement 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.