Training & Development Manager

Position Summary

The Training & Development Manager serves as the primary architect and steward of workforce development across all four of MI Metals’ aluminum extrusion manufacturing facilities. This role is critical to ensuring every employee — from new hire to tenured operator — has the knowledge, skills, and competency required to perform safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The position requires hands-on manufacturing training experience, a systematic approach to instructional design, and the ability to build meaningful relationships at every level of the organization. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are essential to this position. The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Training Design & Curriculum Development

• Conduct formal needs assessments across all four plants to identify performance gaps and training priorities.
• Design, develop, and continuously improve training programs, SOPs, job aids, and instructional materials for all literacy and language levels.
• Build and maintain a standardized training matrix documenting skills progression and competency milestones for each position across all facilities.
• Create new-hire onboarding programs covering the full first year, including 30/60/90-day and annual competency checkpoints
• Develop industry-specific course content in collaboration with department supervisors, plant managers, and subject matter experts.

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Deliver engaging, effective training via hands-on floor instruction, small group sessions, one-on-one coaching, and structured classroom environments.
• Maintain flexibility to conduct training across first, second, and third shifts as production schedules require.
• Facilitate train-the-trainer sessions to certify hourly SMEs in standardized delivery methods and content.

Performance Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate training effectiveness through post-training assessments and on-the-job performance data.
• Collect, analyze, and act on trainee and manager feedback after every training event.
• Partner with plant managers to proactively identify and address skill gaps before they impact production, quality, or safety metrics.

Records Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee training records within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Generate and distribute training compliance and completion reports to plant managers, HR, and leadership on a defined cadence.
• Ensure all documentation complies with OSHA regulations, industry standards, and internal quality guidelines.
• Track certification renewals and refresher training schedules to maintain workforce compliance across all locations.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with plant managers, supervisors, and HR to schedule and execute training aligned with operational priorities.
• Act as an employee development advocate — identifying high-potential individuals and connecting them to growth opportunities.
• Collaborate across plants to share best practices and foster a unified culture of continuous learning.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experieance

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, Organizational Development, HR, Education, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3–5 years of training experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or operations environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering curriculum for adult learners in a fast-paced production environment.
• LMS administration experience (Workday Learning, SAP SuccessFactors, Cornerstone, or similar) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to document manufacturing processes in job aids, work instructions, visual aids, and e-learning storyboards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); e-learning authoring tools (Articulate, iSpring) a plus.
• Strong verbal, written, and active listening skills; ability to communicate credibly at all organizational levels.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously across four sites.
• Results-driven self-starter who can operate with limited supervision while keeping stakeholders informed.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position operates primarily on the manufacturing plant floor as well as in training rooms and office environments. The employee must be able to meet the following requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods.
• Wear required PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and hard hat as required.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions including elevated noise levels, heat, and industrial machinery.
• Travel between four plant locations is a core function; a valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.