Training Manager

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Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Training Manager leads employee training and workforce development programs for a unionized pulp and paper manufacturing facility. This role partners with operations, maintenance, safety, quality, and environmental teams to build the skills needed for safe, efficient performance.

The position oversees technical skills training, compliance requirements, qualification programs, and hourly training records while supporting operational excellence, employee engagement, and a strong safety culture.

• Develop and execute the facility's training strategy to align with the mill’s needs, workforce needs, safety standards, and labor agreement requirements where applicable.
• Continuously improve comprehensive training programs for hourly employees.
• Manage the facility training matrix and qualification systems to ensure employees maintain required certifications and competencies.
• Establish annual training plans, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Identify skill gaps and implement targeted development plans to improve workforce proficiency.
• Own the learning management system for the mill
• Develop and oversee development of technical training materials

• Participate in the onboarding process for new hires, including orientation, safety training, and job-specific qualification programs.
• Ensure training programs support successful employee integration into the workforce while maintaining compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor employee progress and recommend interventions where additional support or development is needed.

• Partner with Safety and Environmental teams to ensure compliance with all OSHA, EPA, DOT, company, and industry-specific training requirements.
• Maintain training records and documentation required for regulatory audits and inspections.
• Coordinate annual compliance and refresher training programs.
• Support incident investigations by identifying training-related opportunities and corrective actions.

• Utilize data and performance metrics to assess training program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives to improve workforce capability, qualification timelines, and training and learning efficiency.
• Benchmark best practices within manufacturing and the pulp and paper industry.
• Support operational excellence, lean manufacturing, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Expand team member’s skills and engagement to support future initiatives such as operator basic care, lead positions, troubleshooting skills, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, organizational development, industrial technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Operational experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive training, learning and development, operations, or workforce development experience…