Training Manager

About the role

The Training Manager leads training strategy, systems and execution in a technical manufacturing environment. The role develops and manages learning programs covering New Hire Orientation, skills-based training, trainer development and ongoing employee readiness, helping people move into full-time roles and grow in proficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development of a technical, skills-based Learning Management System (LMS) for new hires and on-the-job training.
• Manage New Hire Orientation and support the transition of employees into full-time roles.
• Lead, mentor, coach, develop and evaluate a team of trainers and learning professionals.
• Hire and train technical instructors and run train-the-trainer programs for on-shift trainers and area training leads.
• Build technical, service and digital knowledge, skills and behavior models and assessments.
• Own reporting and communication of training performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Audit and monitor training effectiveness with operations, quality and safety leaders.

Required profile

• Experience leading training, learning and development or onboarding programs in a manufacturing, industrial or technical setting.
• Experience managing or coaching trainers, instructors or frontline learning teams.
• Strong knowledge of training design, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build relationships with operations, quality, safety and HR partners.
• Ability to work in a campus or plant environment and support multiple shifts or workgroups.

Nice to have

• New hire orientation, train-the-trainer or technical instructor development experience.
• Creating behavior models, skills matrices or competency-based assessments.
• High-volume manufacturing experience with safety and quality processes.
• Digital learning tools, reporting dashboards or continuous improvement exposure.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.