Talent Management Organizational Development Manager

Are you ready to lead the charge in building a high-performance learning culture on the manufacturing floor As the Training and Organizational Development Manager you will drive the plants training and capability strategy ensuring alignment between workforce development operational excellence and business this leadership role you will shape and sustain a comprehensive approach to trainingspanning technical skills safety quality and leadership developmentwhile serving as a strategic partner to plant leadership. You will lead the design execution and continuous improvement of training programs that elevate performance strengthen leadership capability and enable a skilled adaptable workforce. Through strong partnerships data-driven insights and a focus on continuous improvement you will play a critical role in advancing plant performance and long-term organizational success.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Lead and execute the plants training and organizational development strategy aligning workforce capabilities with operational and business goals
• Own and continuously improve the manufacturing floor training and certification framework to ensure workforce readiness and compliance
• Partner with production maintenance safety and quality leaders to identify skill gaps and prioritize high-impact training initiatives
• Develop and implement leadership development programs that strengthen supervisor and manager effectiveness
• Build a culture of learning by promoting employee development engagement and accountability at all levels of the organization
• Oversee and develop a team of trainers ensuring high-quality delivery of on-the-job and classroom training programs
• Drive training effectiveness through KPIs using data and insights to improve performance safety and productivity outcomes
• Lead workforce development initiatives including apprenticeships and external partnerships to build sustainable talent pipelines
• Ensure training systems documentation and processes support audit readiness compliance and operational excellence
• Translate strategy into execution by setting clear goals fostering ownership building strong cross-functional partnerships and driving continuous improvement

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes hearing protection etc.
• The job is within a climate-controlled environment. 

Qualifications :

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Organizational Development Industrial Engineering or a related field required; Masters degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in training learning & development or organizational development preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing manufacturing floor or technical training programs including certification and skills development frameworks
• Proven experience leading teams or managing cross-functional training initiatives that drive measurable improvements in workforce capability and performance

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in designing implementing and sustaining training and organizational development programs aligned with business objectives
• Ability to assess skill gaps conduct training needs analysis and prioritize development initiatives that impact operational performance
• Experience managing training systems documentation and compliance requirements ensuring audit readiness
• Proven success driving process improvements in training delivery onboarding and workforce capability development
• Data-driven approach with the ability to measure training effectiveness using KPIs and translate insights into continuous improvement actions
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Leadership & Mindset

• Proven ability to lead coach and develop teams of trainers or training specialists
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively with plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strategic thinker who can translate workforce development strategy into actionable plans and results
• Passion for building a culture of learning accountability and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships across operations safety quality and external stakeholders
• Commitment to driving engagement ownership and capability development at all levels of the organization

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Experience with apprenticeship programs workforce development initiatives or partnerships with technical schools and community organizations
• Background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or similar frameworks
• Experience supporting cultural transformation initiatives in manufacturing or operational environments
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and training technologies

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to unlawful consideration to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable addition as a federal contractor Continental complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans where they apply. To be considered you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process please reply to  or contact US Recruiting at . This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues will not receive a call back.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time