Training Manager (Learning & Development)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and/or facilitate training related to safety, quality, leadership, and technical skills; including new hire onboarding
• Record learning events utilizing the Learning Management System & utilize historical data to conduct gap analysis and recommend future trainings
• Facilitate individual development of hourly employees, including leveraging individual development plans for all employees in assigned areas
• Lead the implementation work of and manage the Education and Training Pillar, skills attainment and qualification process, focusing on step-up cards and managing the skills matrix
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts on content development for training initiatives
• Manage vendor relationships; evaluate and maintain an appropriate mix of external resources to support ongoing growth
• Provide input to the annual Learning and Development plan for the plant, including budgeting of labor hours and monitoring the learning and development budget for assigned areas

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, Education or Engineering
• 4 years of experience in learning and development
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, a plus
• Excellent facilitation and engagement skills
• Experience with adult learning methodologies (i.e. ATD certification), preferred
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and world class manufacturing principles and/or integrated work systems initiatives
• Strong people skills and the ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels and functions within an organization
• Demonstrated ability to translate and simplify complex principles to ensure smooth transfer across the organization
• Experience leading teams through large organizational change