Training Manager – Manufacturing Excellence

About the role

The Training Manager leads a team of instructors to design, develop, and deliver technical training programs that directly improve manufacturing performance, workforce capability, and operational efficiency. This role ensures that training solutions are tightly aligned with business priorities, driving productivity, standardised execution and reduced operational variation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and automation training programs to improve line efficiency and throughput.
• Close skill gaps that impact cycle time, output, productivity, scrap, rework and downtime.
• Design cross‑training strategies to increase workforce flexibility and support new product introductions.
• Ensure training content complies with ISO, GMP and other regulatory standards and is audit‑ready.
• Maintain instructional systems, govern the LMS, track performance metrics and align training effectiveness with operational KPIs.
• Build workforce capability in Industry 4.0, automation, AI and digital tools to support manufacturing transformation.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading and managing a team of technical instructors.
• Strong background in manufacturing environments with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to align training programs with business goals and quality systems.
• Experience preparing audit‑ready training documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Automation
• Industry 4.0
• LMS administration
• ISO standards
• GMP compliance