Site Training Manager

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Where is the work:

Position Summary

The Training Leader will lead and enhance training and development programs for the Clarksville, TN manufacturing site, supporting operational excellence, safety, quality, employee growth, and leadership capability. This role partners across site leadership, operations, HR, EHS, and quality to build a high-performance learning culture and strengthen workforce capability. This is an opportunity to centralize and advance training in a large, growing manufacturing environment.

What you will do:

• Develop and execute the site learning and development strategy.
• Lead training specialists in program development, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Create training programs for hourly and salaried employees across manufacturing operations.
• Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and implement development plans.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, training matrices, certification tracking, and compliance documentation.
• Improve training effectiveness through metrics, feedback, and operational performance indicators.
• Standardize training materials, work instructions, job aids, and learning pathways with subject matter experts.
• Support SQDIP+SE metrics and BOS requirements through effective training programs.
• Coach leaders and teams in leadership development and succession-focused learning.
• Maintain accurate, current, and audit-ready training records.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and employee development.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in learning and development, training, talent development, or organizational effectiveness.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or operations experience preferred.
• Experience with instructor-led, on-the-job, and blended learning programs.
• Strong project management, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Experience with training systems, documentation, and compliance tracking.
• Ability to assess capability gaps and implement practical development solutions.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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.