Training Manager

The Training Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive training system that aligns with our operational excellence framework and business objectives. Primary focus will be identifying training needs, designing, implementing, and verifying training processes and programs while assessing their impact on employee performance and business results.  Purpose is to enhance employee skills, accelerate learning, improve performance including safety, increase productivity, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development throughout the organization. This position will have frequent time on the production floor working directly with leaders, trainers, and trainees.  The primary target group of this position is hourly production personnel and their technical job training. Identify and assess current and future training needs through job analysis, career paths, annual performance appraisals and consultation with superintendents/area managers. Develop training matrixes to align organizational design with skill needs and staffing. Ensure consistent training methods are used throughout the mill. Conduct training as warranted including technical training within skills and abilities. Provide supt., asst. supt., first line supervisor, and “train the trainer” training to ensure training systems are implemented effectively.  Coordinate verification process to ensure knowledge transfer is effective. Own the implementation, administration, and usage of a learning management system for operational training. Supervise training coordinators and mentor a “designated trainer” program.  Provide direction to subject matter experts, content writers, and other training resources. Own the production on-boarding process after initial on-boarding week including coordination of new hire performance evaluations with direct supervisor including supporting hiring process.