Training Manager

ES Foundry Corp•Greenwood, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Manager is responsible for the end-to-end skills needs assessment execution, development of a plan, and facilitating implementation for management of all workforce training. This role ensures that both exempt and non-exempt employees possess the Process technical proficiency, Safety compliance, product Quality, and operational knowledge required to thrive in a high-volume solar cell manufacturing environment. This position delivers training leveraging internal and external expertise in a productive manner. You will serve as the primary architect for training plans, bridging the gap between current skill levels, and organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Human Resource Management and/or Organizational Development
Manufacturing cross-functional training experience for more than 8 years
Multi-cultural work environment experience
Stakeholder collaboration skills
Strong systems thinker and able to lead groups of people at different levels for training and capability building
High Performance team development (all levels)
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong presentation skills
Train the Trainer knowledge
Customer focused
Self-starter with strong work ethics, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail.
Strong communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of ISO and regulatory standards
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to manage projects and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify competency gaps across all facility levels.
Partner with managers, supervisors, and engineers to align training with plant KPIs and ISO standards.
Develop and maintain a facility-wide training plan that includes functional contribution training, specialized technical skills, and certifications.
Design and facilitate transition programs for new supervisors to ensure they understand production workflows and safety leadership.
Design and implement a 3-tier level program to train and develop 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level managers toward improved overall effectiveness.
Train management in coaching techniques, "train-the-trainer" best practices, and effective performance auditing.
Ensure leadership is updated on the latest OSHA regulations, ISO requirements, and Solar industry standards (awareness of product and process).
Frequently assess hands-on training for new hires.
Deliver assessments and review outcomes to improve training materials by partnering with Trainers to verify classroom understanding on the floor.
Identify gaps across shifts for exempt and non-exempt training compared to the site training plan.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready training registers and matrices using a Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent.
Monitor training feedback and benchmark against Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to refine instructional or training materials.
Formulate, review, and implement BCP for ESF.
Establishment of a PDCA thought process.
Integrated Management System (IMS) compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 are integrated.