Training Manager

Location: Waterloo IA
Compensation: $80000$100000 annually bonus
Employment Type: Direct Hire Full-Time Onsite
Benefits: Full Benefits
Relocation Assistance: Not Available

We are seeking an experienced Training Manager to lead company-wide onboarding employee development technical skills training and compliance training at a manufacturing operation in Waterloo Iowa.

The Training Manager will partner with leaders across the organization to develop effective training programs for employees at all levels and across multiple departments. This position will be responsible for ensuring new and existing employees receive the skills safety compliance and job-specific training necessary to perform their roles safely and effectively.

This is a hands-on training position that requires the ability to work directly with employees in both office and production environments. Training for production employees may include blueprint and specification reading assembly procedures hand-held MIG welding techniques equipment operation and workplace safety.

Candidates must currently live within a reasonable commuting distance of Waterloo Iowa. Candidates throughout the Waterloo Cedar Rapids Dubuque corridor and surrounding communities will be considered. Relocation assistance is not available.

• Develop and coordinate new-hire onboarding schedules and role-specific training plans in partnership with department leaders.
• Deliver structured onboarding and job-specific training across multiple departments and shifts.
• Design and deliver ongoing employee skills and development programs.
• Provide and coordinate hands-on technical training for production employees including manufacturing procedures equipment use assembly processes blueprint/specification reading and related skills.
• Administer skills assessments and evaluate employee readiness through testing and hands-on observation.
• Develop and maintain company-wide safety and compliance training including OSHA requirements PPE overhead crane operation hazard identification and other required programs.
• Maintain accurate training records employee certifications renewal schedules and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate training associated with new equipment tooling systems and process changes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments employee observation performance metrics and feedback.
• Develop and maintain training materials SOPs job aids checklists and e-learning content.
• Partner with engineering operations safety HR and other departments to identify training needs and address skill gaps.
• Promote safe work practices and identify potential safety health and operational hazards.
• Ensure training programs support quality workmanship employee development regulatory compliance and operational performance.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Education Business or a related field is required.
• 35 years of experience in Training & Development Learning & Development or a closely related training role.
• Demonstrated experience developing implementing and delivering employee training programs.
• Experience providing training across multiple departments functions or employee groups.
• Ability to develop and deliver hands-on technical training.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations workplace safety and compliance training.
• Experience maintaining training records certifications and compliance documentation.
• Strong organizational communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate employee performance and training effectiveness.
• Strong problem-analysis and problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees across different experience levels and shifts.
• Basic understanding of shop math and the ability to read blueprints specifications and procedures.
• Manufacturing training experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with welding metal fabrication assembly industrial equipment or similar manufacturing processes is a plus.

This is an onsite position in Waterloo Iowa. Local/commutable candidates only.

$80000$100000 annual base salary plus bonus and full benefits. Direct-hire full-time position. Relocation assistance is not available.