Training and Development Manager

Martin Energy Group Services LLC•Tipton, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Training & Development Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all employee training programs to ensure competency, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization. This includes managing new-hire orientation, tracking certification requirements, ensuring completion of safety trainings, and maintaining training records in alignment with ISO 9001 competence requirements, safety standards, and applicable regulatory obligations. The scope covers organization-wide training, onboarding, competence management, certification tracking, safety training coordination, leadership development, documentation control of training records, and collaboration with HR, Safety, and departmental leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards as they relate to competence and training.
Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design.
Experience managing training or organizational development programs.
Experience overseeing safety or compliance training in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience developing and delivering training to diverse audiences.
Strong knowledge of training systems, LMS platforms, and document control processes.
Ability to design training content using modern learning tools (presentations, e-learning, workshops).
Familiarity with OSHA and other safety certification requirements.
Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS/LMS reporting tools.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
High organization, attention to detail, and record management discipline.
Leadership, coaching ability, and cross-functional collaboration.
Problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing safety or compliance training in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain a comprehensive company-wide training strategy aligned with business needs and ISO requirements.
Create, update, and standardize training materials, SOPs, and orientation content.
Assess organizational skill gaps and design targeted development programs.
Implement continuous improvement projects to enhance training effectiveness.
Plan and deliver new-hire orientation to ensure consistent onboarding experiences.
Coordinate involvement of Safety, IT, Payroll, and departmental leaders during orientation.
Ensure that all new employees receive required safety, compliance, and job-specific training upon hire.
Maintain an accurate training matrix for all employees.
Track and manage all employee certifications, including required renewals (e.g., forklift, safety, weld qualifications, environmental training).
Ensure 100% compliance with mandatory training requirements (safety, HR compliance, quality).
Coordinate specialized training with internal SMEs or external providers.
Partner with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) to ensure employees meet all safety training requirements.
Manage scheduling of annual, periodic, or job-specific safety training (LOTO, hazard communication, PPE, etc.).
Ensure training materials reflect regulatory updates, customer standards, and company policies.
Maintain training records, attendance logs, certifications, and qualification assessments per document control procedures.
Support internal and external ISO audits by providing training records and evidence of competence.
Ensure retention of training documents per the organization’s document retention policy.
Provide guidance to supervisors and managers on training requirements and development plans.
Support leadership development, succession planning, and mentoring initiatives.
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams focused on quality, safety, or workforce development.