Training Leader

Position Summary Reporting to the site Sr. Value Stream Coach, the Training Leader is responsible for designing, leading, and continuously improving training and development programs that support site operational excellence, employee growth, safety, quality, and leadership capability at the Columbia, SC Trane manufacturing site. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a site learning and development strategy aligned with business goals, plant priorities, and workforce capability needs. Lead a team of training specialists focused on training development, execution, and continuous improvement. Lead training program development for hourly and salaried employees across the Columbia, SC manufacturing plant including but not limited to Operations Dojo, Braze, Material Handling, Wiring, and Testing. Partner with site leaders to identify skill gaps and create structured development plans for employees and teams. Oversee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure new employees are effectively integrated, trained, and prepared for success. Establish and maintain training matrices programs, certification tracking, and compliance documentation for required site training. Drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness through metrics, feedback, and operational performance indicators. Collaborate with subject matter experts to create and standardize training materials, work instructions, job aids, and learning pathways. Support site SQDIP+SE metrics and operational initiatives by ensuring training programs reinforce BOS requirements and best practices. Mentor and coach teams on leadership development and succession-focused learning efforts to strengthen bench strength across the site. Evaluate external training vendors, digital learning tools, and learning technologies as needed. Ensure training records are accurate, current, and audit ready. Promote a culture of continuous learning, employee development, and career growth across the manufacturing site. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, education, business, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in learning and development, training, talent development, or organizational effectiveness, ideally in a lean-manufacturing environment. 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operations environments preferred. Experience designing and delivering instructor‑led, on‑the‑job, and blended learning programs. Strong project management, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder partnership skills. Experience with training documentation, learning management systems, and compliance tracking. Ability to analyze workforce capability needs and translate them into practical development solutions. Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence leaders at multiple levels of the organization. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a manufacturing plant or lean/continuous improvement environment. Knowledge of safety, quality, and operational training requirements in an industrial setting. Experience with leadership development, frontline leader training, and succession planning. Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design, and skills‑based workforce development. Certification in training, talent development, coaching, or organizational development is a plus. Key Competencies Continuous Improvement Lean thinking Strategic thinking Facilitation and coaching Change management Stakeholder collaboration Operational understanding Talent development Data‑driven decision making Communication and influence Compensation Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $89,585.00 - $143,700.00. Compensation Type: Salary. Incentive Eligible: Yes. Sales Commission Eligible: No. Safety Sensitive Role Safety Sensitive Role: Yes Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. Accommodation Statement We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to our candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr