Associate Manager, Training (Manufacturing)

Campbell's • Willard, OH

3d • $89,800 - $123,500

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Training plays a critical role in building a culture of continuous learning and capability development across a manufacturing site. The role leads the design, execution, and continuous improvement of site-wide training programs that enhance employee performance, support operational excellence, improve compliance, and strengthen organizational capability. Working closely with site leadership, the Supply Chain Training Center of Excellence (COE), and cross-functional teams, the Associate Manager ensures employees have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed and develop.

The role leads onboarding and orientation for hourly and salaried employees; develops and facilitates technical, safety, compliance, leadership, operational, and role-specific training; maintains learning materials and training records; evaluates training effectiveness; and ensures alignment with company standards. It also leads and coaches hourly Training Technicians, manages the site training budget, serves as site owner of the Red Zone Learning & Development module, and contributes to Supply Chain Training and Operational Excellence teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in training, learning and development, or workforce capability building; manufacturing, industrial, or operations experience is preferred.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs using instructional design and adult learning methodologies.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Experience developing training content and learning materials in multiple formats.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems, including Alchemy and Red Zone, and e-learning authoring tools.
• Knowledge of training-related regulatory, safety, quality, and compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading employees toward performance and development goals.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry training materials and equipment as needed.
• Ability to travel occasionally, less than 10%, for training and development activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading training functions in food, beverage, consumer goods, or other large-scale manufacturing.
• Experience managing training budgets and measuring return on training investments.
• Experience implementing enterprise-wide learning initiatives or training transformations.
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean, or TPM methodologies.
• Experience partnering with corporate learning organizations or Centers of Excellence.
• Professional certifications in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Instructional Design, or related fields.
• Experience using learning analytics, workforce capability metrics, and training effectiveness measures to drive continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with change management principles and organizational capability-building strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assess training and development needs across the manufacturing facility with department leaders, supervisors, and stakeholders.
• Serve on the Supply Chain Training Extended Leadership Team and support the training strategy established by the Supply Chain Training COE.
• Lead site onboarding and new-hire orientation for hourly and salaried employees.
• Design, develop, and implement technical, safety and compliance, leadership development, operational, and role-specific training programs.
• Create and maintain training materials, including presentations, facilitator guides, manuals, videos, and interactive learning modules.
• Facilitate training sessions for employees at all levels using adult learning principles and varied instructional methods.
• Partner with external training providers, vendors, and subject matter experts to enhance training offerings when appropriate.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, surveys, feedback, and performance metrics, and make data-driven improvements.
• Maintain accurate training records and compliance documentation, including attendance, certifications, and completion data.
• Serve on the Operational Excellence Teamwork Pillar.
• Act as the site owner for the Red Zone Learning & Development module.
• Stay current on training best practices, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, and incorporate updates into training programs and processes.
• Lead and coach hourly Training Technicians, providing direction, performance feedback, and development support.
• Promote employee development and continuous learning opportunities across the site.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and monitor the site training budget.
• Ensure training programs align with company standards for safety, quality, compliance, and ethical conduct.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance coverage, including options for individuals, families, and domestic partners.
• Matching 401(k) plan, available from the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Unlimited sick time, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Free access to the fitness center for employees at WHQ.
• Access to on-site day care operated by Bright Horizons and a company store for employees at WHQ.
• Campbell’s Cares matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager