Training Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Full-Time | Onsite | $80,000-95,000

We are hiring on behalf of a large, highly automated manufacturing facility seeking an experienced Training Manager to build and scale a best-in-class training function. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll assess current capabilities, close skills gaps, and design a long-term training strategy that supports operational excellence across a 24/7 environment.

If you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing settings and enjoy creating structure, clarity, and measurable development pathways, this role offers both autonomy and visibility.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead training strategy for a 300+-employee manufacturing site

• Support 7 production lines operating 24/7

• Manage and develop 2–4 direct reports

• Partner closely with site leadership to align training with performance, safety, and growth

• Build systems that scale, not just programs that maintain

What You’ll Be Responsible For

As Training Manager, you’ll own the full lifecycle of training and development at the site:

• Assess departments, roles, and individual capabilities to identify skills gaps and training needs

• Define core competencies and learning paths for each position

• Design and implement a site-wide training strategy, including onboarding, cross-training, and progression tracking

• Oversee and coach a team of trainers to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery

• Develop and maintain training matrices, SOPs, and documentation

• Roll out standardized training programs across production, maintenance, warehouse, and support functions

• Track training effectiveness and employee progression using HRIS and digital tools

• Collaborate with HR, operations, and leadership to align training with business goals

• Support a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability

Systems & Environment

• HRIS: ADP and SuccessFactors

• Performance & tracking tools: Microsoft Teams and M365 ecosystem

• Work setting: Combination of production floor and office-based work

• Manufacturing environment: High-volume, multi-line, round-the-clock operations

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading training or learning & development in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Demonstrated success building training frameworks, competency models, and progression systems

• Prior people leadership experience (formal or informal)

• Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills

• Ability to influence across all levels of the organization—from operators to leadership

• Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution on the floor

• Experience working with HRIS and performance tracking systems preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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