Human Resources Training Development Manager

Our client is a growing advanced manufacturing business looking for an experienced Training & Development Manager/HRBP to build a structured training framework for its expanding operations. This role will help turning existing operational and technical knowledge into a scalable, localized training system. You will work closely with site leadership, functional managers and subject-matter experts to capture knowledge, structure training content and establish consistent capability standards across the organization.

• Build and implement the site-wide training and capability development framework.
• Work with technical and operational teams to translate existing know-how into structured, practical training programs.
• Develop training matrices, competency frameworks, onboarding programs and role-based learning pathways.
• Support the localization and adaptation of existing technical training materials for the site.
• Establish train-the-trainer programs and help managers and subject-matter experts become effective internal trainers.
• Identify capability gaps across production, engineering and operational teams and develop appropriate training solutions.
• Create clear training standards, documentation, assessment methods and effectiveness measures.
• Track training completion, competency development and overall program effectiveness.
• Partner closely with HR and site leadership to ensure training supports workforce growth, productivity and operational consistency.

• Strong experience in Learning & Development, Training Management, Organizational Development or manufacturing capability building.
• Proven experience building training systems or frameworks rather than simply delivering existing courses.
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, engineering or other operational environments is preferred.
• Strong ability to convert technical or operational knowledge into clear, structured training content.
• Experience with competency matrices, training needs analysis, onboarding programs and train-the-trainer initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working directly with operational leadership and technical experts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing environment where training infrastructure is still being developed.
• Able to be on site at least 3 days per week.