Operations Training Manager Aerospace Manufacturing
Burbank, CA - USA
Job Summary
Crane Aerospace and Electronicshas an exciting opportunity for an Operations Training Manager at our Burbank CAlocation.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronicssupplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Youll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Every 1.2 seconds product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team Crane A&Es brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. Youll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere schools weather and no shortage of entertainment.
Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Job Summary:
The Operations Training Manager leads and directs a team of trainers to determine training objectives for employees by identifying skill and/or knowledge gaps. The Operations Training Manager is accountable for maintaining a safe working environment developing training and measuring the effectiveness of the training. Supervision may include the management of employees on more than one shift.
Will work closely with and support the Quality Manufacturing and Human Resources departments to identify training needs and resources. Develop maintain and update course curriculums coordinate and assist in the development of training materials and support delivery of training.
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with subject matter experts stakeholders and business teams to identify goals and outcomes for learning experiences.
Design and develop performance-focused training content for new and current operators.
Develop learning tools performance support mechanisms practice activities scenario-based learning.
Develop training manuals and materials.
Perform quality checks to ensure learning experience standards are met.
Work directly with technical Operations teams process owners and stakeholders to perform baseline on current content formats and processes.
Identify variations and perform gap analysis to analyze/verify standard guidance needed in partnership with subject matter experts.
Build mechanisms to manage specific process changes with stakeholder groups
Ensure manufacturing training programs practices and data are compliant with quality and audit requirements and meet the training needs of various production lines
Configure/maintain curriculum for various training groups
Update current content based on organizational needs and compliance requirements
Develop and manage KPIs for training effectiveness
Accountable for maintenance of training records
Lead the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) for the Burbank site
Establish course structure for assigned projects within the LMS
Maintain training records assignments user information
Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management
Non-Essential Functions:
Leading large group trainings sessions
Designing course curriculum
Proficiency in Storyline or another LMS add-on
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum 4 years relevant experience in an Organizational Development or Training capacity required. (Preferred if individual has machining fabrication mechanical assembly & test experience.)
Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communications skills especially in a public or classroom in computer skills and standard business application software (i.e. Microsoft Office). Previous experience with LMS implementation and maintenance preferred. Conversant in Lean manufacturing processes and principles.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated team with members at different sites establish and maintain relationships with internal customers at all levels. Ability to partner with others to develop and implement strategic plans related to future training. Ability to work independently and organize effectively. Strong project management and organizational skills.
Education/Certification: Bachelors Degree Technology Business Human Resources or Training is preferred
Working Conditions:
Standard office environment
Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses gowning masks hearing protectors heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises cold temperatures confined spaces dust or fumes
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics youll enjoy:
Benefits:Health care dental vision life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off:15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan:401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement:eligible after 6 months of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at visit our website atfor more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
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Salary range: $140700 - $182700. Several factors contribute to actual salary including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities skills training and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation general identity national origin disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Crane Co. delivers engineered solutions for aerospace, defense, flow technologies, and critical industries—driven by innovation and 170 years of excellence.