Specialist, MFG - Development​/Training

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.

The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live.

How will you power what’s possible?

Location:

North Campus

The Manager, Training Operations is responsible for executing training programs at the plant level, ensuring hourly and salaried employees receive effective onboarding, safety, and skills-based training. This role supports the implementation of corporate training strategies, maintains training documentation, and partners with site leadership to drive a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

• Execute site-level training plans aligned with corporate strategy and standards
• Localize and deliver training content; provide feedback for improvements
• Conduct onboarding, safety, quality, and job-specific training at the site
• Lead vertical training teams and act as training lead depending on site size
• Support local rollout of change initiatives and ensure employee readiness, deploying change management methodology and practices
• Collaborate with site training resources, site leadership, and P&C to assess training needs
• Ensure accurate training records, qualifications, certifications, and audit readiness are maintained at the sites
• Gather site-level feedback and report training outcomes to senior leadership
• Drive administration LMS at site level and support training resources with employee access and usage
• Demonstrate commitment to learning and willingness to pursue CPTD certification or equivalent

• Bachelor's Degree
• Specialized Degree:
  Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field
• 5-7 Years of Experience
• 2+ years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in instructional design, project management, and change management
• Proficiency in LMS platforms (e.g., Litmos, Success Factors)
• Knowledge of SCORM for eLearning content
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

• Specialized Degree:
  Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Business Administration
• 8-11 Years of Experience
• Proficiency in LMS platforms (e.g., Litmos, Success Factors)
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)

Does this role manage Southwire Team Members:
Yes

Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Domestic - Up to 50% of Time

• Standing - 50% of time
• Sitting - 25% of time
• Walking - 25% of time

• Office
• Plant/Warehouse Floor
• Various Shifts
• Extreme Heat/Cold
• Loud Noise

• Computer/Keyboard
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Shoes

• Nimble Learning
• Customer Focus
• Plans and Aligns
• Collaborates
• Balances
• Stakeholders
• Action Oriented Skills
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Data-Driven Decision Making
• Instructional Design
• Leadership Development
• Learning Management Systems
• Learning Strategies
• Stakeholder Communications
• Strategic Thinking
• Training And Development

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.