Corporate Training Manager

About the position

American Packaging Corporation (APC) is seeking a Corporate Training Manager to develop a performance-based culture that aligns with the company's vision, mission, and objectives. This role involves defining the technical training strategy for the company's five sites and working with division leadership to identify and address training needs. The Corporate Training Manager will ensure effective technical training is in place to achieve desired business results, conduct needs assessments, and design and develop training programs. The position also includes leading and managing a matrixed group of trainers at each location to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Align current training and development programs to effectively impact key business indicators.
• Manage training program and coordination of training delivery, including reviewing and developing pertinent SOPs.
• Counsel individual managers and employees to identify technical learning requirements and recommendations for closing identified gaps.
• Organize, facilitate, and present training sessions to groups or individuals as needed.
• Promote and inform employees about all training programs, establishing guidelines for understanding expectations.
• Ensure employees receive ongoing training to understand expectations and job requirements.
• Observe behaviors of employees and provide feedback to individuals and/or managers.
• Partner with operational leaders to assess if employees demonstrate effective technical knowledge.
• Utilize reporting and evaluation methods to determine effectiveness and impact of the training program at a site level.
• Ensure adult learning principles are incorporated into training programs.
• Identify local trainers and ensure they have necessary skills and knowledge to deliver effective training.
• Create and manage a system of SOPs, SSOPs, Job Aids, training presentations/videos, etc.
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement processes.
• Assist in providing necessary information on training documentation for regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate training goals across divisions and sites.
• Establish and maintain cross-functional partnerships with site/division leaders and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, OD, Engineering, Business or a related field from a four-year college or university.
• Five to seven years related experience and/or training, preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Demonstrated ability to present and teach training materials to employees with diverse educational backgrounds.
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies.
• Proven ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and other web-based applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong business and technical acumen.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits
• 401(k) plans
• Tuition reimbursement programs