Manufacturing Training Leader

Sub-Zero Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove—the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances—is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day. At our new Cedar Rapids facility, we’re building something special—a culture rooted in safety, excellence, and ownership. We do what’s right, take pride in our work, and continuously seek to improve. We win together through teamwork, accountability, and a passion for results. And we bring the energy—showing up with a positive mindset and a commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued and motivated. This newly created role is a unique opportunity to help design and role out the TWI method in training to develop the employees at the site. As the leader for training excellence at the site, you’ll not only create and deliver hands-on, high-impact learning materials—you’ll also coach and develop a team of trainers, elevate the consistency and quality of instruction, and ensure our standards are applied with discipline and clarity. You’ll play a central role in building operator capability, driving standards rigor, and fostering a culture grounded in safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful, long-term impact on how our facility learns, grows, and operates.

Responsibilities

Creates comprehensive training materials and documentation for job instruction processes
Conducts hands-on training sessions to reinforce theoretical knowledge with practical skills
Facilitates skill-building sessions for trainers to enhance delivery capabilities
Coordinate, guide, and monitor the work of trainers on the shift.
Review training plans and validate compliance with established standards.
Ensure that all teaching methods are properly applied (including TWI).
Plan and coordinate operator certifications with trainers.
Ensure training materials are updated and standardized.
Audit training sessions to validate quality and adherence to standards.
Provide ongoing feedback to trainers and operators in development.
Identify training needs and skill gaps on the shift.
Lead, motivate, and develop the trainers on shift.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement (Kaizen).
Report key training indicators for the shift (certifications, rotation of trained employees, training duration).
Coordinate with Production and other departments to ensure availability of training resources.