Corporate Training Manager

The Corporate Training Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing employees across the company. This position is responsible for overseeing the organization's training programs, ensuring all employees receive the necessary education and skills to succeed in their roles. By establishing and maintaining program standards, curriculum, and training systems, this role ensures that employees meet the compliance requirements and acquire job certification. The Corporate Training Manager also promotes continuous improvement of training programs to align with the company's growth and evolving needs.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive training needs assessments for operations, maintenance, EHS, and administrative teams to create and improve training matrices.
• Develops and manages a role-based Training Matrix to ensure assignments, competency assessments, and certifications are appropriately outlined and executed.
• Collaborates with supervisors and key stakeholders to align training needs and schedules with business objectives and employee development goals.
• Oversees the development and delivery of operations, maintenance, and EHS training curriculum, ensuring it follows a structured role progression model.
• Provides training and support for employees on using learning resources, working with various departments to ensure training compliance and accurate tracking.
• Coordinates with local subject matter experts to ensure plant-specific training materials are up-to-date and effectively utilized.
• Builds relationships with external educational resources to leverage grants, funding, and other resources to enhance employee development.
• Tracks employee training records, ensuring compliance, and communicates overdue training requirements.
• Supports the on-boarding process for new hires and contractors, ensuring they receive the necessary training and orientation.
• Leads efforts to innovate training capabilities using emerging technologies like 3D systems, simulations, and hands-on learning tools.
• Manages the annual training program review and collaborates with leadership to implement adjustments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical or petrochemical manufacturing or a related industry.
• Proven experience in conducting training needs assessments and developing effective training programs.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and experience creating training materials.
• Proficient in MS Office and database management systems.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering presentations and writing clear documentation.
• Experience in education or teaching is a plus.
• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management elements and related execution.
• Formal training in conducting Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with learning management software is preferred.