Position Summary:
The Technical Training Manager will be responsible for leading technical training and workforce development across MPG. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Operations of MPG, this role will assess training needs and develop, implement, deliver, and continuously improve programs that build the technical skills required to support current operations and future workforce needs.
The Technical Training Manager will have a a dotted-line reporting relationship to Sr. Manager, Learning and Organizational Development of MPG and will partner closely with plant leadership, operations, subject matter experts, HR, and other Learning & Development leaders across MPG to ensure training programs are practical, consistent, measurable, and aligned with operational and strategic priorities. This role will require regular travel to MPG locations to assess training needs, develop and/or deliver training, and conduct train-the-trainer sessions when appropriate.
Compensation: $100k to $135k
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts skills assessments and partners with site leadership, subject matter experts, and HR to identify technical skill gaps and training needs.
- Designs, develops, and implements technical training programs and materials based on identified business, operational, and workforce needs.
- Partners and collaborates with other Learning & Development leaders across MPG to leverage existing programs, share best practices, and ensure alignment and consistency where appropriate.
- Maintains and regularly updates training materials to reflect current equipment, processes, procedures, safety requirements, and operational practices.
- Selects appropriate training methods, tools, and delivery approaches based on the subject matter, learning objectives, and target audience.
- Travels to MPG locations to develop and/or deliver technical training, observe work processes, validate training needs, and support implementation of training programs.
- Delivers technical and job-specific training to employees and leaders across MPG locations, as required.
- Develops and conducts train-the-trainer sessions to enable qualified site personnel and subject matter experts to effectively deliver training when appropriate for the training type.
- Tracks required training participation, completion, and, where applicable, employee proficiency or performance following training.
- Utilizes existing Learning Management Systems (LMS) to deliver, assign, track, and document training and employee completion.
- Evaluates training effectiveness using appropriate measures, including participant feedback, skills assessments, performance results, and input from operational leaders. Modifies programs as necessary to improve effectiveness.
- Establishes methods to measure the effectiveness and business impact of technical training programs and provides appropriate reporting to leadership.
- Performs other duties and supports additional learning and development initiatives as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Minimum 5 years of related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Knowledge of training and development practiced and methods, continues curriculum development including the design, revisions, and implementation of instructional materials for the variety of technical and ownership skills.
- Skills and ability to facilitate learning through a combination of online, classroom, hand on, virtual and on-the-job training.
- Strong presentation, group facilitation and public speaking skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, confidence in influencing, consulting and partnering with various audiences.
- Experience working with multiple hiring managers and all levels.
- Proficient in MS Office - Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word.
Requirements:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication.
- Attention to detail and with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to travel domestically.