Site Learning & Capability Manager

Covestro•Baytown, TX

About The Position

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the brighter place. As our Site Learning & Capability Manager, you will lead the development and execution of Baytown's technical training strategy and capability-building programs — ensuring a highly skilled, certified, and regulation-ready workforce. You will serve as the primary driver of digital learning transformation, Qualification Matrix governance, and Train-the-Trainer program integrity, with a regional scope anchored at Baytown and expanding across North American sites.

Requirements

Associates degree in Applied Sciences, Business, or Engineering with at least 20 years of related experience; OR Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences, Business, or Engineering with at least 15 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in Applied Sciences, Business, or Engineering with at least 10 years of related experience.
10+ years in industrial manufacturing, including people management experience
The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems (Workday preferred).
Experience with digital learning technologies (AI, AR/VR, simulation platforms) is a strong plus.
Certification in instructional design or training management (ATD, CPTD, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience in chemical manufacturing or a similarly regulated industry preferred.
Proven track record designing and delivering technical training programs — needs analysis, curriculum development, and learning effectiveness evaluation.
Solid knowledge of regulatory training requirements (OSHA, EPA, and related standards).
Strategic thinker who can translate business needs into workforce capability plans.
Strong stakeholder management — comfortable partnering with VP-level leaders and cross-functional teams.
Skilled facilitator and coach — able to develop trainer capability, guide adult learning journeys, and build a coaching culture across the organization.
Change leadership — experienced in leading organizational change through structured communication, stakeholder engagement, and capability-building programs that drive adoption and sustained behavior change.
Instructional design expertise — proficient in applying adult learning principles (ADDIE, 70-20-10, or equivalent frameworks) to develop impactful, scalable learning solutions.
Mentoring and talent development — demonstrated ability to grow technical talent, build succession pipelines, and elevate team performance through structured development plans.

Responsibilities

Establish minimum employee training requirements and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; accountable for implementing and coordinating site-wide technical training initiatives.
Develop, administer, and coordinate new hire and ongoing technical, safety, and regulatory training programs to meet the needs of all levels and departments.
Develop, implement, and maintain employee certification/qualification programs in compliance with regulatory requirements for operations, maintenance, and laboratory employees, including supervision with documentation of skills.
Establish and maintain record-keeping systems meeting corporate and regulatory requirements; accountable for the continuity of the Learning Management System at the site.
Review safety incidents and identifying where training programs or activities could eliminate the cause of an incident.
Implement and governance of the site Train-the-Trainer program, ensuring trainer qualification, recertification cycles, and consistency across the site.
Lead the development of a future-ready workforce by defining the strategy for AI-enabled learning technologies and is accountable for building site workforce readiness for new and emerging technologies.
Implement and maintain the local qualification strategy in alignment with the global qualification strategy as the Local Qualification Manager.
Lead training support for newly acquired sites, ensuring workforce readiness and alignment with Covestro standards from day one.
Lead the development and implementation of a regional technical training strategy, positioning Baytown as the North American technical training hub. Builds and sustains a high-performing training organization capable of supporting other regional sites, while strengthening cross-site competency, safety culture, and operational excellence standards.