Training and Development Manager
Job Description
About the Company
This role is ideal for a hands-on learning leader who understands the realities of the plant floor and is equally passionate about developing professional staff, building early-career pipelines, apprenticeship programs, and confident frontline leaders.
About the Role
What You’ll Do
- Lead manufacturing, safety, quality, and operational training
- Design & develop professional leadership development Programs
- Design and oversee apprenticeship and workforce development programs
- Build structured onboarding and early-career development pathways
- Develop first-time supervisors and frontline leaders
- Partner closely with leadership to close skill gaps and improve performance
- Create practical, on-the-floor learning that drives real results
Responsibilities
- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments
- Proven success designing training for hourly, technical, and leadership populations
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder partnership skills
- Passion for developing people and building sustainable internal talent pipelines
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in training, learning & development, or workforce development
- Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and training documentation
- Proven ability to design and facilitate training for hourly, frontline, and leadership populations
- Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred:
- Experience supporting safety, quality, or continuous improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with OSHA, GMP, ISO, or similar manufacturing standards
- Experience training first-time supervisors or team leads
- Lean, Six Sigma, or adult learning certifications
Why This Role Matters
This is a high-impact role with direct influence on safety, productivity, leadership readiness, and retention. You won’t just deliver training—you’ll help shape the future workforce.
If this sounds like a role where you could make a difference—or if someone comes to mind—feel free to reach out or apply directly.