Technical Training Manager

What You'll Be Working On

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of technical trainers located in different facilities.
• Set performance goals, provide ongoing feedback, and foster professional development for your team.

Strategic Program Management

• Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive technical training strategy for the entire company.
• Create a standardized curriculum, develop structured learning paths, and manage the training budget and resources.

Onboarding & Skill Development

• Lead the development and execution of efficient onboarding programs for all new hires.
• Create and manage programs aimed at upskilling the existing workforce in areas such as electrical wiring, equipment operation, and quality control.

Content Creation & Standardization

• Supervise the development of all training materials, including video tutorials, written manuals, and hands-on exercises, ensuring consistency and quality across all facilities.

Evaluation & Certification

• Implement and manage a system for assessing employee competency through practical tests and certifications.
• Manage a company-wide certification program that recognizes employee achievements and supports internal mobility.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with senior leadership, department managers, and engineers to identify company-wide skill gaps and align training programs with business objectives.

Performance Analysis

• Use data and performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of all training programs.
• Report on their impact on key business indicators like productivity, quality, and safety, and use this information to drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring to the Team

Management Experience

• Proven experience in a leadership or management role, with direct experience supervising a team.

Extensive Manufacturing & Training Experience

• At least 7+ years of combined experience in a manufacturing environment and a dedicated training role.
• Experience with fabrication, electrical assembly, or a related field is essential.

Strategic Thinking

• The ability to think beyond day-to-day training tasks and develop a scalable, long-term training strategy that supports company-wide growth.

Curriculum & Instructional Design

• Experience designing and implementing comprehensive training curricula for a large and diverse workforce.

Strong Communication

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to and influence both factory floor staff and senior leadership.

Problem-Solving

• The ability to identify systemic training challenges and develop effective, data-driven solutions.

25% travel

• Work cross functionally with facilities to help with onboarding and documentation across locations.

Bonus Points

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical, engineering, or education field.
• Professional certifications in training and development (e.g., CTT+).
• Experience managing a multi-site training program.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning content creation.

Compensation

• $102,000-124,000 + Bonus.
• Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.