Training Manager

Training Manager

Job Title: Training Manager

Location: Greenwood, SC: Solar Cell Manufacturing  
Reports to: Senior HR Manager (solid line) & GM of Operations (dotted line)

Job Scope:

The Training Manager is responsible for the end-to-end skills needs assessment execution, development of a plan, and facilitating implementation for management of all workforce training. This role ensures that both exempt and non-exempt employees possess the Process technical proficiency, Safety compliance, product Quality, and operational knowledge required to thrive in a high-volume solar cell manufacturing environment. This position delivers training leveraging internal and external expertise in a productive manner. You will serve as the primary architect for training plans, bridging the gap between current skill levels, and organizational goals. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Skill Needs Assessments & Planning

• Needs Analysis: Conduct comprehensive assessments toidentifycompetency gaps across all facility levels.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner withmanagers, supervisors, and engineersto align training with plant KPIs and ISO standards.
• Strategic Roadmaps: Develop andmaintaina facility-wide training plan that includesfunctionalcontribution training, specialized technical skills, andcertifications.

2. Management-Level Training (Leadership & Compliance)

• Supervisor Onboarding: Design andfacilitatetransition programs for new supervisors to ensure they understand production workflows and safety leadership.
• Charter 3 Level Management training: Design and implement a3-tierlevel program to train and develop1st, 2nd, and 3rdlevel managers toward improved overall effectiveness
• Performance Mentoring: Train management in coaching techniques, "train-the-trainer" best practices, and effective performance auditing.
• Compliance Leadership: Ensure leadership is updated on the latest OSHA regulations, ISOrequirement,andSolar industry standards(awareness of product and process).

3. Hourly-Level Training (Technical & Operational)

• Technical Onboarding: Frequently assesshands-on training fornew hires
• On-the-Job (OJT) Support: Deliver assessmentsand review outcome to improve training materialsby partnering with Trainers to verifyclassroomunderstandingon the floor.
• Cross-Training: Identifygapsacross shifts for exempt and non-exempt training compared to the sitetraining plan

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Records Management: Maintainaccurate, audit-ready training registers and matrices using a Learning Management System (LMS)or equivalent.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitortraining feedback and benchmark against Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to refine instructionalor trainingmaterials.
• Site BCPCoordinator: Formulate, review,and implement BCP for ESF.
• Establishment of a PDCA thought process 
• IMS (IntegratedManagement System) compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001are integrated

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Human Resource Managementand/or Organizational Development
• Manufacturing cross-functionaltrainingexperience for more than8years
• Multi-cultural work environment
• Stakeholder collaborationskills
• Strong systems thinker and able to lead groups of people atdifferent levelsfor training and capability building
• High Performanceteam development (all levels)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Proficiencyin MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong presentation skills
• Train the Trainer
• Customer focused
• Self-starter with strong workethics, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail. 
• Strong communication(both written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills. 

• Knowledgeof ISO and regulatory standards
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and work with cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions: 

• Predominantly stationed at a desk and/or in theadministrationtraining facilities or management offices.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to25% of theworkdayas required by leadership
• Wear the requiredPPEall times while in the manufacturing area, when required by leadership.Other personal protective equipment isrequiredas departmental policies or job/tasksdictate.