Training Manager

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long‑term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

The Training Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the training strategy for JCB’s Savannah manufacturing operations. This role works closely with plant leadership, Human Resources, Environmental Health and Safety, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other functional teams to identify workforce capability needs and deliver effective training solutions.

The Training Manager will build and maintain training programs that support employee safety, product quality, operational excellence, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and employee growth. This position oversees training execution across the plant, establishes consistent training standards, measures program effectiveness, and ensures employees have the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles safely and successfully.

This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires the ability to design training, facilitate programs, coach leaders and trainers, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Full Time, Exempt

Onsite: 2000 Bamford Blvd Pooler, Georgia 31322.

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive plant training strategy aligned with operational priorities, workforce needs, and broader organizational objectives.
• Partner with functional leaders to identify training gaps, establish priorities, and recommend practical learning solutions.
• Create annual and ongoing training plans that support production requirements, new‑hire readiness, employee development, and business growth.
• Provide guidance to plant leadership regarding training priorities, resource requirements, and workforce capability risks.
• Ensure training programs are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with the needs of a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for plant‑wide training initiatives and workforce development programs.

• Develop, coordinate, and oversee manufacturing training programs that support safe and effective job performance.
• Establish structured onboarding and qualification programs for new manufacturing employees.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Safety to create and maintain standardized training materials, work instructions, job aids, and qualification requirements.
• Support technical and operational training related to manufacturing processes, equipment, quality standards, safety…