Manufacturing Training Manager

The Manufacturing Training Manager supports all production operations by partnering with internal subject matter experts and key stakeholders to develop practical, interactive training programs that deliver high ROI. This role conducts new hire orientation, quality training, and foundational skills training for inexperienced employees, while also driving cross training initiatives for the existing workforce. The position rotates across shifts based on business needs to ensure consistent training coverage.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and deliver training programs, materials, and learning solutions that support production operations, quality requirements, and business objectives.
• Partner with subject matter experts and operational leaders to identify training needs, develop curricula, and implement effective learning strategies.
• Support training governance, audit readiness, and compliance by maintaining standardized training processes and documentation.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, reporting, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support cross-training, onboarding, foundational skills development, and train-the-trainer programs across manufacturing operations.
• Generate and maintain detailed training metrics, project updates, and progress reports to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives to strengthen workforce capability, quality performance, and operational excellence.

Who You Are:

You are a collaborative and results-oriented learning professional who is passionate about developing people and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You effectively partner with others to achieve shared goals, leverage data and insights to solve problems, and adapt training strategies to meet evolving business needs. You communicate clearly across diverse audiences, drive initiatives from concept through execution, and continuously seek innovative ways to enhance learning effectiveness and workforce performance.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 or more years of manufacturing experience.
• 3 or more years of training, learning and development, workforce development experience, and/or experience supporting:
  • Production operations
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Safety and compliance programs
  • Technical skills development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production processes.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training delivery techniques.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training management software.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality management systems, and regulatory training requirements.
• Ability to develop competency frameworks, skills matrices, and employee certification programs.
• Strong project management, organizational, and change management skills.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as CPTD, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, Lean Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or PMP.
• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing training programs.
• Experience implementing workforce development strategies that improve operational performance and employee engagement.

Our Culture and Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and more. Our culture also offers flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday benefits.