Site Competency & Training Manager

Site Competency & Training Manager

Full Time Management Mocksville, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Avgol Nonwovens has been a leader in the global hygiene market since 1988, providing an extensive range of ultra‑lightweight spun‑melt non‑woven fabrics. Our products support the baby diaper, adult incontinence, and feminine hygiene industries. We are committed to quality and exceptional service, and we continuously drive sustainable advancements in everyday care products.

The Site Competency & Training Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a structured competency and training framework that supports operational excellence, safety, quality, and workforce capability across the AVGOL site. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, quality, EHS, and site leadership to ensure employees acquire the technical skills, certifications, and knowledge required to operate in a high‑performance manufacturing environment.

The manager oversees the site training matrix, pay‑for‑skill program, and all training systems, ensuring alignment with AVGOL standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. This role is critical in building a highly skilled, flexible workforce while fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Develop, implement, and maintain a site‑wide competency framework and skills matrix across all functions (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Lab).
• Define role‑based skill requirements and proficiency levels for operators, technicians, and support roles.
• Conduct skills gap analysis and partner with leaders to build targeted development plans.
• Drive consistency and governance of the pay‑for‑skill program, including assessments and progression criteria.
• Design and deliver structured training programs using blended learning approaches (OJT, classroom, visual, and digital).
• Lead training for maintenance technicians, material handlers, line operators, and warehouse teams.
• Conduct onboarding and ensure rapid capability ramp‑up for new hires.
• Deliver refresher, cross‑training, and upskilling programs aligned with production needs.

• Lead training for line operators, slitter operators, lead operators, maintenance technicians, material handlers, lab personnel, and warehouse teams.
• Ensure training programs promote safety, quality, and operational discipline.

• Partner with operations and continuous improvement teams to align training with lean manufacturing initiatives, process changes, new equipment, and technology deployments.
• Translate complex technical processes into clear, standardized training materials and SOPs.
• Actively support improvements in safety, quality, waste, and efficiency through training interventions.

• Maintain accurate and audit‑ready training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Own and continuously improve the training matrix and tracking systems.
• Ensure training programs meet OSHA, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and report training metrics and progress updates to corporate and site leadership.
• Develop, review, and update SOPs and work instructions to reflect best practices and safety expectations.
• Standardize training materials to ensure consistency across shifts and teams.

• Design and administer skill‑based assessments and certification processes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through performance data, observations, and employee feedback.
• Track and report on competency progression and readiness levels.

• Reinforce safety‑first behaviors through all training programs.
• Partner with EHS and provide backup support for safety training and initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and operational discipline.

• Collaborate with supervisors, managers, and employees to identify evolving training needs.
• Build strong partnerships across…