Technical Training Manager

Davis Wire Corporation•Kent, WA

2d•$100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Technical Training Manager leads technical training and workforce development across MPG. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations of MPG, the role assesses training needs and develops, implements, delivers, and continuously improves programs that build the technical skills needed for current operations and future workforce needs. The position has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Sr. Manager, Learning and Organizational Development of MPG. It partners closely with plant leadership, operations, subject matter experts, HR, and other Learning & Development leaders across MPG to ensure programs are practical, consistent, measurable, and aligned with operational and strategic priorities. Regular domestic travel to MPG locations is required to assess training needs, develop or deliver training, and conduct train-the-trainer sessions when appropriate.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Knowledge of training and development practices and methods, including curriculum development and the design, revision, and implementation of instructional materials for a variety of technical and ownership skills.
Ability to facilitate learning through online, classroom, hands-on, virtual, and on-the-job training.
Strong presentation, group facilitation, and public speaking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence influencing, consulting, and partnering with various audiences.
Experience working with multiple hiring managers and all levels.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

Conduct skills assessments and partner with site leadership, subject matter experts, and HR to identify technical skill gaps and training needs.
Design, develop, and implement technical training programs and materials based on business, operational, and workforce needs.
Collaborate with Learning & Development leaders across MPG to leverage existing programs, share best practices, and support alignment and consistency where appropriate.
Maintain and update training materials to reflect current equipment, processes, procedures, safety requirements, and operational practices.
Select training methods, tools, and delivery approaches appropriate to the subject matter, learning objectives, and target audience.
Travel to MPG locations to develop or deliver technical training, observe work processes, validate training needs, and support implementation of programs.
Deliver technical and job-specific training to employees and leaders across MPG locations as required.
Develop and conduct train-the-trainer sessions so qualified site personnel and subject matter experts can deliver training when appropriate.
Track required training participation and completion and, where applicable, employee proficiency or performance following training.
Use existing Learning Management Systems (LMS) to deliver, assign, track, and document training and employee completion.
Evaluate training effectiveness using appropriate measures, including participant feedback, skills assessments, performance results, and operational leader input; modify programs as necessary.
Establish methods to measure the effectiveness and business impact of technical training programs and provide appropriate reporting to leadership.
Perform other duties and support additional learning and development initiatives as assigned.