Training Manager

First Quality is looking for a Training Manager to support our new facility in Defiance, Ohio. The role focuses on designing, delivering and managing training to build the capabilities of our workforce. Responsibilities Coordinate onsite and remote training initiatives for new team members in Defiance and at out-of-state plants. Travel to Lock Haven, PA and Anderson, SC to plan and lead training programs. Collaborate with L&D teams at existing sites to build a new hire orientation program for Defiance. Coordinate training initiatives across the facility, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Partner with Human Resources and department leaders to support all hourly & salary onboarding processes and change management steps for internal job changes. Support continuous improvement efforts across departments for all learning and development processes, incorporating Manufacturing Excellence skillsets. Manage training timelines, resources and logistics for monthly new hire orientations, leadership trainings and department-specific training events. Conduct Training Effectiveness Surveys and respond to feedback from new hire evaluations and other assessments. Oversee department updates to training content and maintain accurate training records. Support site audits with training records, process expertise and any requested data. Ensure alignment with enterprise use of the Learning Management System (Workday Learning) and other training technologies (e.g., Poka, LinkedIn Learning). Build training materials using software and multimedia to meet learning needs. Represent the site for enterprise learning and development goals and project planning. Lead the annual budgeting process for learning and development activities at the site. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Industrial Management or Engineering. Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience, preferably in a high-performance work systems (HPWS) manufacturing environment. Experience with learning/documentation management systems. Strong analytical, teamwork, problem-solving, and training assessment skills. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, and teaching abilities. Proven ability to influence and build effective teams at all organization levels. Knowledge of MS Office, Camtasia, Articulate and related project management and office automation tools. Ability to walk long distances, climb steps, bend, stoop, stretch and stand for extended periods. Willingness to travel as needed to other sites via commercial airline or vehicle (up to 50% of the time). Flexibility to schedule and deliver training on off-shifts. Benefits Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities. Paid time off (minimum three-week vacation). Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day one. 401(k) plan with employer match. Parental leave. Child and family care assistance (dependent-care FSA with employer match up to $2,500). Bundle of joy benefit – a free supply of diapers for new baby team members. Tuition assistance. Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums. EEO Statement First Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or protected Veteran status. J-18808-Ljbffr