Manufacturing & Operations Training Manager
Core
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training and workforce capability programs across manufacturing operations to ensure employees possess technical, operational, quality, safety, and compliance competencies.
Role type
Manufacturing Training Manager
Builds
Training frameworks, competency matrices, certification programs, and employee development pathways for operators, technicians, supervisors, and leaders.
Domain
Manufacturing (electronics, semiconductor, optical, automotive, high-tech)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing training strategy, competency management, instructional design, workforce upskilling/reskilling, LMS administration, compliance training (ISO, EHS, RBA), stakeholder partnership, project management, data analytics for training effectiveness
Preferred skills
Electronics/semiconductor/optical manufacturing experience, Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen expertise, change management, succession planning, benchmarking against industry best practices
Technologies
Learning Management Systems (LMS), training databases, competency tracking systems, dashboards and reporting tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute manufacturing training strategy aligned with business goals; Design, develop, and evaluate training programs for various manufacturing roles; Manage onboarding, orientation, technical skills, and certification programs; Partner with Engineering and Quality to develop technical training and work instruction certifications; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards; Lead, coach, and develop the manufacturing training team; Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to workforce capability and training efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities