Manager - Training
About The Position
The Training Manager is responsible for leading and executing all site training programs, ensuring employees are properly trained, qualified, and developed to meet operational, safety, and performance standards. This role owns the site training system including competency development, job qualification standards, onboarding pathways, and training governance. The Training Manager also owns the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training program to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements. This position partners closely with Operations, Safety, HR, Quality, and Engineering to align workforce capability with site performance priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in training, learning and development, or workforce capability development within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- 3+ years of experience leading training teams or managing site-wide training programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing compliance-related training programs.
- Strong facilitation, instructional design, and training delivery skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience managing training systems or learning management systems (LMS) and analyzing training data.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience implementing competency-based training systems and qualification tracking programs.
- Familiarity with Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training programs including operator evaluation and refresher training requirements.
- Experience with Lean or continuous improvement practices including standard work, problem solving, and visual management.
- Experience designing workforce capability development programs in manufacturing or operational environments.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training program including operator training, evaluation, certification records, refresher training triggers, and requalification requirements.
- Ensure PIT training reflects actual site operating conditions and maintain authorized operator lists, equipment assignments, and retraining triggers.
- Establish and qualify internal trainers and evaluators to ensure training consistency across departments and shifts.
- Develop and execute a site-wide training strategy aligned with operational priorities including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
- Build and maintain training systems including onboarding programs, skills matrices, job qualification standards, and competency tracking.
- Design and deliver training programs using blended learning methods including on-the-job training, classroom sessions, and digital learning tools.
- Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness using performance metrics such as qualification coverage, time-to-proficiency, and compliance rates.
- Partner with Operations, Safety, HR, Quality, and Engineering to support workforce capability, process changes, and operational improvements.
- Lead and develop the training team while managing training schedules, resources, and program delivery across shifts.
- Manage the training budget and ensure training materials, records, and programs remain current and compliant.
Benefits
- AZEK provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, an employee stock purchase program, and a variety of additional voluntary benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
