Training and Development Manager

Primary Purpose of the Role

The Training and Development Manager is responsible for developing and executing a site-wide training and development strategy aligned with plant goals, operational needs, and future capability requirements.

This role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support workforce planning, talent management, and leadership development.

The Training and Development Manager will foster and promote a culture of continuous learning that is valued and supported, encouraging employees to develop new skills to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Additionally, this position plays a key role in driving organizational change, managing the change management process, ensuring smooth transitions and knowledge retention, and fostering a culture of adaptability.

Essential Job Duties


* Designs and implements the learning and development strategy for the facility.



* Collaborates with key stakeholders to assess organizational needs for training and development.



* Designs and implements change management plans to support the adoption of new processes, systems, and organizational structures.



* Facilitates the development planning, talent review, and succession planning processes.



* Assesses knowledge and skill gaps to identify and resolve critical gaps, aligned to current and future strategic needs.



* Works closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and internal stakeholders to validate, design, and assist with high-quality deliverables and learning objectives.



* Utilizes instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles to create high-quality training content.



* Develops engaging instructional materials, instructor-led presentations, one-on-one sessions, job aids, and other supporting documentation.



* Selects and implements various instructional strategies, technologies, and assessment methods to ensure effective delivery and evaluation of training programs.



* Stays updated on industry trends and best practices in organizational change management, instructional design, and training delivery.



* Partners with site leadership on a practical and standardized training approach to meet cost and business objectives.



* Conducts impact assessments to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.



* Provides guidance and support to leaders and employees during periods of change.



* Partners with other training teams in the company to share best practices, foster collaboration, and drive training and development improvement.



* Establishes knowledge capture and retention systems to preserve critical information.



* Analyzes feedback and measures the success of change initiatives and training program effectiveness, adjusting as needed.



* Facilitates training sessions to equip employees with the skills and knowledge required for successful change adoption.



* Acts as a liaison between project teams ...