Technical Trainer (Manufacturing)

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As the Associate Manager, Training, you will play a critical role in building a culture of continuous learning and capability development across the manufacturing site. You will lead the execution of site training strategies, develop employees at all levels, and ensure effective onboarding, compliance, safety, technical, and leadership training programs. By partnering with site leadership and the Supply Chain Training Center of Excellence (COE), you will help drive employee engagement, operational excellence, and business performance through world-class learning and development initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Assess training and development needs across manufacturing functions by partnering with department leaders and supervisors.
• Serve as a member of the Supply Chain Training Extended Leadership Team and support execution of enterprise training initiatives.
• Implement the Supply Chain Training strategy developed by the Training COE.
• Own and execute new hire orientation and onboarding programs for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Design, develop, and deliver training programs focused on technical skills, safety, compliance, leadership development, and other business-critical capabilities.
• Create engaging training content, including presentations, facilitator guides, job aids, videos, and e-learning materials.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops using a variety of instructional methods to maximize learner engagement and knowledge retention.
• Partner with external training providers, vendors, and subject matter experts to enhance learning opportunities.
• Measure training effectiveness using assessments, surveys, and performance metrics, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Maintain training records, compliance documentation, attendance data, and learning metrics.
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Teamwork Pillar and support site-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the local owner for the Redzone Learning & Development module.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to training, safety, quality, and workforce development.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of hourly Training Technicians, providing direction, feedback, and performance support.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and career development throughout the site.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by leadership.
• Manage the site training budget and resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and ethical business practices.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

• Site People & Culture Leadership
• Supply Chain Training Center of Excellence (COE)
• Manufacturing Department Leaders and Supervisors
• Operational Excellence Teams
• Training Technicians
• Cross-functional Supply Chain and Site Leadership Teams
• External Training Vendors and Subject Matter Experts

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in training, learning and development, or workforce capability building, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or operations environment.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs, curricula, and learning content for adult learners.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to engage audiences across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training technologies, including Alchemy and Redzone.
• Knowledge of manufacturing training requirements related to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Experience maintaining training records, tracking learning metrics, and evaluating training effectiveness.
• Ability to coach and influence employees and leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Previous experience leading or mentoring training teams or frontline trainers.
• Experience supporting onboarding, workforce development, and leadership development programs.
• Exposure to Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or TPM environments.
• Experience working with e-learning authoring tools and digital learning platforms.
• Experience managing training budgets and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of change management principles and driving learning adoption across large employee populations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry training materials and equipment as needed.
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 10%) for training and development activities.