
Training & Development Manager
Job Description
Training & Development Manager
Department: Human Resources & Recruiting
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Columbia, PA - Plant
Description
How You Will Help
- Ensure strategic alignment of learning and development with business goals.
- Evaluate individuals and organizational performance to ensure learning and development improve productivity and effectiveness in a manufacturing setting.
- Develop and deliver learning and development solutions that meet business needs, including hands-on, floor‑level skills training for production employees.
- Partner with Union representatives to ensure alignment between training curriculum, job leveling and skill progression.
- Optimize learning and development processes for efficiency.
- Select and manage resources, including working with both internal employees and external vendors to develop and deliver technical and non-technical training.
- Manage the technologies and technical personnel required to develop, manage, and deliver learning and development strategies.
- Support onboarding and New Hire training with a strong focus on familiarizing employees with manufacturing operations and safety requirements
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Industrial Management, or related field — or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in training and development in a manufacturing or industrial setting, 7-10 years of total experience
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
- Experience managing LMS platforms and reporting training metrics.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams or programs is preferred.