- The Operations Training Lead is responsible for crafting, implementing, and managing operational training programs that support eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee (AG) operations
Reporting to the Global Authentication Operations Training Manager, this role leads training initiatives across multiple functions—including Warehouse, Exceptions, Ginza, Toys, Electronics, and Trading Cards—to ensure consistency and excellence in performance
- Partnering closely with Operations, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Employee Engagement teams, the Training Lead fosters a culture of continuous learning, operational excellence, and workforce development across all AG facilities
- Training Strategy, Governance & SOP Ownership
- Take charge of the comprehensive training strategy and roadmap for Warehouse, Exceptions, Ginza, Toys, Electronics, and Trading Cards workflows
- Validate process changes and translate them into updated SOPs, learning pathways, assessments, and certification frameworks
- Partner with Instructional Designers to build and maintain training assets (guides, modules, job aids, e-learning)
- Program Leadership & Trainer Development
- Lead and continuously improve the global Trainer Ambassador Program, including selection criteria, proficiency development, performance expectations, and certification
- Provide mentoring, development, and performance oversight for Operations Trainers and Trainer Ambassadors
- Training Quality, Audit & Continuous Improvement
- Conduct scheduled audits (monthly/quarterly) of SOPs, assessments, training materials, and floor execution to identify gaps or misalignments
- Analyze training performance trends, error data, and site feedback to identify and prioritize content improvements
- Cross-Functional Alignment & Operational Support
- Serve as the training representative in cross-functional forums (Ops, CI, Quality, Product, and Safety)
- Assess emerging training needs based on production changes, equipment rollouts, quality trends, and business priorities
- Training Metrics, Reporting & Compliance
- Own training benchmarks, including training efficiency, certification rates, readiness scores, and error reduction tied to training initiatives
- Report out training performance and insights to site leadership and senior Ops partners
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Model guidelines on the warehouse floor and reinforce eBay’s DNA principles through daily engagement
Requires up to 20% travel annually (domestic and international)