Regional Training Manager

About the role

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

As our Regional Training Manager, you'll own the systems that keep our people trained & our processes standardized across every facility. This role is about building organizational capability, not just administering it.

Responsibilities

• Developing & maintaining a standardized, company-wide training program for salaried & hourly employees
• Building a formal Train-the-Trainer program & certifying trainers to consistent corporate standards
• Owning the document control system, including SOPs, work instructions & controlled document repositories
• Supporting compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OSHA & other regulatory requirements
• Leading process standardization efforts across operations, quality, safety, engineering & supply chain teams
• Developing KPIs & dashboards that give leadership visibility into training effectiveness & document control performance
• Supporting succession planning, leadership development & cross-training initiatives across all locations
• Coaching trainers & site leaders on instructional methods, adult learning principles & facilitation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Development, Education, Manufacturing, HR, Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 5+ years managing training programs in a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment
• 3+ years administering document control systems
• Experience developing & certifying trainers, plus hands-on LMS experience
• Familiarity with ISO-based management systems & lean/continuous improvement environments preferred
• Strong skills in SharePoint, Power BI & workflow automation platforms
• A collaborative leader who can influence without direct authority & drive change across multiple sites
• A coach & mentor who's energized by developing people & building culture

Benefits

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed