Training and Development Manager - Jonesboro, AR

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc.•Jonesboro, AR

About The Position

The Training and Development Manager oversees Hytrol's DRIVE Academy, leadership development programs, and technical training initiatives. The role focuses particularly on expanding technical training to meet current operational needs and prepare employees for future opportunities. The manager leads a team of training professionals by setting clear expectations, fostering accountability, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting the team's development. Working with Human Resources, department leaders, and subject matter experts, the manager identifies training needs, develops practical learning solutions, and ensures programs deliver measurable results. The position also coordinates employee career paths, online learning, immersion programs, training records and reporting, and training support at additional Hytrol sites.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in Employee Training, Learning and Development, or a related function.
At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience developing and delivering training, managing multiple training initiatives, and evaluating program effectiveness.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Previous work in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with learning management systems.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee Hytrol's DRIVE Academy, including internal employee training and leadership development offerings; monitor participation and effectiveness and adjust programs to meet employee and organizational needs.
Research, communicate, and coordinate the annual calendar for external employee training offerings authorized by Hytrol leadership, and provide training needs, schedules, and cost information for the annual budget process.
Lead the team by establishing priorities, assigning work, setting performance expectations, coaching and providing feedback, evaluating performance, and supporting individual development.
Partner with department leaders and subject matter experts to assess training needs and develop or update learning objectives, instructional materials, and training programs that support operational requirements.
Develop and expand technical training programs with department leaders and subject matter experts to address workforce skill gaps, strengthen employee capabilities, and support current and future operational needs.
Oversee scheduling, coordination, and delivery of instructor-led, hands-on, and other training programs; ensure facilitators, materials, and resources are prepared and training is delivered consistently and effectively.
Coordinate and execute Hytrol's employee career path program in partnership with Human Resources and department leaders.
Lead the planning, development, and maintenance of online learning components within Hytrol's DRIVE Academy, including course content and assigned learning activities.
Coordinate and execute Hytrol DRIVE Academy Immersion Programs in partnership with appropriate departments and leaders.
Maintain accurate and timely records of training attendance, completion, employee progress, evaluations, and other relevant information; oversee training documentation and reporting processes.
Establish and monitor training metrics, gather participant and leader feedback, evaluate learning outcomes and program effectiveness, and provide regular reports and recommendations to the Director of Human Resources.
Collaborate with Human Resources, manufacturing, operations, safety, technology, and other departments to align training priorities, schedules, and content with business needs and process or system changes.
Coordinate training resources and support employee training and development activities at additional Hytrol sites to promote consistent training practices where appropriate.
Identify opportunities to improve training processes, course content, delivery methods, and team effectiveness; implement approved improvements and follow through on assigned initiatives.