Training Manager
The Training Manager is responsible for improving the productivity of the organization's employees. This position assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance. Will utilize various learning options to improve competence and will maintain material for trainings.
Direct Reports: None
Responsibilities for Training Manager
- Organize meetings with management before preparing course materials to ensure a detailed understanding of training subjects and processes.
- Continually research methods and techniques in workplace training and remain up to date on developments within the industry and competitors
- Collect information from senior management and other departments regarding how well employees retain information and use the concepts learned in training courses.
- Analyze testing data after the completion of training courses to determine the effectiveness of training strategies.
- Create printed and instructional materials to be distributed during training.
- Actively seek current training methods and best practices to facilitate training employees.
- Conduct regular meetings with senior management to identify subjects be addressed or areas in need of additional instruction.
- Create internal marketing materials to be distributed throughout the company to announce training programs and details.
- Explore and develop individualized and group learning programs that address specific business needs.
- Plan out training calendar with links to training materials.
- Identify and assess the learning needs of the organization through job analysis, career paths and consultation with Subject Matter Experts and Department Managers.
- Create curriculums to facilitate learning and development based on organizational goals.
- Maintain, develop, and coordinate supervisory and management development courses.
- Oversees onboarding program and New Hire training.
- Plan and manage plant training budget.
Key Competencies
Commitment to Safety – The Training Manager must continually demonstrate an unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of health and safety for the workforce and be a leader in ensuring the company maintains its high levels of environmental performance.
Unquestionable Integrity - Demonstrates the highest degree of integrity when engaging with employees, vendors and stakeholders. Leads ethically by example and fosters a culture firmly grounded in the values of the organization.
Strategic and Agile Thinking - Strong strategic capabilities and overall business acumen. Financially savvy and creative mindset with the ability to identify and mobilize around new opportunities very quickly.
Collaborative Style – Engages in problem solving and decision making. Is adept at bringing people together to tackle issues rather than dictate solutions. Has a collegial, inclusive working style and is professional and courteous. Builds strong relationships both internally and externally. Is both confident and humble.
Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels. Excellent listening skills.
Leadership Capability - Has the leadership acumen and credibility to work across the entire organization and develop talent. Should be hands-on, but able to delegate appropriately with the ability to motivate, inspire and commit an organization to a course of action and achieve results.
Executive Presence – Has the poise and confidence to interact with senior company executives and the community.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business administration or a related field; certification in Human Resources preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in manufacturing, production, or a related industry. Demonstrated knowledge of training
- Experience analyzing company needs, lesson planning, development and implementation.
- Extensive knowledge teaching theory for creating effective creating instructional materials.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRM systems.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to consolidate data into concise, executive-ready presentations and reports.
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure; ability to prioritize and organize effectively; ability to show judgment and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and decorum.
