Manufacturing Training Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Training Instructors (7+)
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability for training execution and outcomes
• Conduct regular performance reviews, capability assessments, and succession planning for training staff
• Drive standardization of instructional practices across shifts, lines, and sites
• Achieve adequate instructor coverage aligned to production demand and growth
• Scale training systems to support 1,000+ operators across multiple locations
• Translate business needs into structured training plans aligned to operational KPIs (TTT, FPY, RFT, etc.)
• Oversee onboarding, certification, and ongoing operator development frameworks
• Ensure consistency and integrity of standard work through training delivery
• Collaborate with and provide mentorship to several Training Coordinators
• Partner with Operations, Quality, HR, Engineering, and IT to identify and close skill gaps
• Serve as the primary training leader for global site support and deployment alignment
• Lead training readiness for new product introductions, process changes, and plant expansions
• Support international sites with training systems, content, and best practices
• Drive adoption of digital training tools (e.g., LMS, QMS, MES, Squint)
• Lead transformation of standard work into visual, operator-centric training content
• Oversee development of scalable, repeatable training tied to system workflows (PLEX transactions, etc.)
• Ensure training supports system proficiency, not just documentation compliance
• Own training compliance with ISO and internal quality standards
• Lead certified trainer audit and surveillance programs
• Ensure accurate certification tracking, documentation, and audit readiness
• Evaluate training effectiveness using KPIs and implement corrective actions
• Establish and track training KPIs and scorecards across sites
• Analyze trends in certification, performance, and training effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement by eliminating inefficiencies and standardizing processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Training, Quality, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing training, operations, or related field
• 3+ years of people leadership experience (direct reports required)
• Proven experience managing training programs at scale across multiple sites
• Strong background in instructional design, facilitation, and workforce development
• Experience supporting or leading digital training systems (LMS, QMS, MES)
• Ability to translate complex processes into operator-focused training and standard work
• Strong data analysis and KPI management capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLEX, EtQ, Squint, or similar platforms
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Background in Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Master’s, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Organizational Development, or related field