John Keells Holdings PLC

Executive - Support Services Training & Standards

John Keells Holdings PLC  •  Colombo, LK (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Keells, as a leading retailer is striving to deliver its core purpose to ‘improve the quality of life for the nation’. We know that to deliver on our core purpose, we have to grow and develop Sri Lanka’s best retail team. If you want to come on this journey with us, to deliver retail excellence, then we can really support your ambitions and future growth.

What you need to do

  • Conduct decentralized, hands-on training at outlets for janitorial and outlet staff, ensuring adherence to SOPs and cleaning standards.
  • Collaborate with Outlet Managers and service provider supervisors to schedule and deliver training sessions without disrupting operations.
  • Provide on-the-job coaching, shadowing, and practical demonstrations to reinforce job responsibilities and service standards.
  • Monitor and evaluate outlet-level cleaning performance, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions in coordination with Support Services.
  • Develop outlet-specific checklists, training materials, and handover guides to ensure sustained performance post-training.
  • Maintain training records, weekly progress reports, and SOP compliance summaries, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Track KPI-driven outcomes such as SOP audit scores, janitorial skill assessments, and staff capability improvements.
  • Reinforce awareness of job roles, operational priorities, and business objectives during training sessions.

What you need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in training, operations, or retail support services.
• Experience in supervising or coaching operational staff in retail, FMCG, or similar environments will be an added advantage.
• Proven ability to deliver hands-on training, monitor performance, and improve SOP adherence across multiple locations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills to assess SOP compliance and training effectiveness.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, results-driven mindset.
• Adaptability to changing schedules and outlet environments.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 21/05/2026.

John Keells Holdings PLC

About John Keells Holdings PLC

John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. With a heritage of over 150 years, through innovation and strategic partnerships, the John Keells Group of companies have become leaders in many key industry verticals, and the Group is a driver and an integral part of the Sri Lankan economy.

Industry
Holding Companies
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Colombo, LK
Year Founded
1870
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