Capelli New York, with more that 5000 employees worldwide, is one of the fastest growing

companies in todays junior and contemporary markets. The company designs,

manufactures and markets on-trend private label and branded fashion products for Women,
Men, Teens, Tweens and Kids. Founded in 1990, Capelli New York is head quartered in
New York and has offices and factories across the world. The company is fully vertically
integrated and manages the full supply chain life-cycle starting from raw materials to
finished products.
Capelli New York is growing rapidly and is seeking an experienced Director of Training to
assess, manage, create and oversee the companys global training programs.

Director of Training
Reporting to the CIO, the Director of Training will be responsible for assessing the training
needs of the Company in order to create a training department, training programs and
training best practices. He/she will be responsible for identifying the resources and skills to
work in this newly created department. These training programs are not limited to the IT
department, but it extends to the various departments and their related business functions.
We also need to develop a train-the-trainer programs to help build a team is ready to cover
all aspects of the companys training needs.
The Director will be responsible for interviewing the various managers to identify their short
and long term departments training needs. There are currently some training materials in
the various departments that need to be revised and sometimes re-written to follow an
agreed upon format and approach to training. The successful candidate will plan an integral
role in the management and direction of global training solutions. This position will be
located in either Secaucus New Jersey or New York City (USA).
The ideal candidate is an accomplished Training director or manager with experience in
large multi-national, multi-language organization. He/she should be a confident public
speaker with excellent written and oral English presentation and writing skills. The Director
should be able to explain, simplify and present complex and sometimes technical functions
to staff and trainees. The candidate should have at minimum a Bachelor degree in
education or Adult training. A Master degree is a plus. Experience in the Apparel and
fashion industry will be definitely an asset.
The Director should provide the CIO with daily reports about the activities of the Director and
his/her department. He/she should conduct team meeting on regular basis and make sure
that tasks and milestones are achieved on time and meet Capellis requirements and needs.
Candidate Leadership Attributes:

Confident, self-starter, proactive skilled in taking initiative, assessing requirements,

coming up with plans and taking the lead in making plans reality.
A high level of energy with a results-driven attitude in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates a high degree of adaptability, comfortable in establishing new directions,
managing rapid change and trying different approaches to deal with uncharted
territories.
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills. Builds and maintains positive, productive
relationships with peers, colleagues, operational managers, consultants, and suppliers.
Comfortable and experienced operating in an outcome oriented environment.
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Responsibilities:
Draft an effective training strategy and develop the company training department.
Creation and development of all training materials including trainer guides, Training
video or audio, participant materials and evaluation systems
Facilitate the planning and delivery of programs and strategies jointly with local and
corporate stakeholders
Train the trainer and conduct various training classes for the various departments
Develops and manages a strong training team (i.e. hires, trains, appraises, rewards,
motivates, disciplines, etc.) ensuring that appropriate subject knowledge and skills are
developed within each individual.
Candidate Qualifications:
Must have at least 5 years experience in designing and creating corporate training
programs preferably the Apparel and accessory business
Must have at least 5 years experience in conducting training to end users and
management preferably the Apparel and accessory business
Must have at least 5 years experience in managing functional and technical training
teams
Track record of creating corporate training programs and materials
Demonstrated experience in needs analysis and curriculum development
Must have an excellent understanding of ERP, Supply Chain, Accounting and Human
Resources
Training experience in Project Management Principles is a plus
Experience in manufacturing is an asset
Good knowledge of Information technology
Able to translate, articulate, simplify and communicate complex business and technical
functions to audiences with different level of expertise.
Able to maintains an effective organization structure that reflects Capellis needs for
corporate training
Excellent Management skills in a multi-location environment with an emphasis on people
skills and a "roll up your sleeves" management style
Superior organization skills is a must
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high paced work environment
Able to thrive in an environment with regularly changing priorities
Ability to adapt and acquire new skills quickly
Excellent written and oral English communication skills including ability to plan and
deliver effective presentations is a must
Fluency in Chinese - Mandarin (write, read and speak) is an asset
Education:
Bachelor degree in Education, Adult training or equivalent is a must
Master Degree in training related subject is a plus
To apply, send to Human Resources HR@capellinewyork.com your resume with cover
letter, your salary expectations along with one page persuasive argument regarding why you
should be considered for this job. Only qualified candidates will be called.

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