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AFL

Manufacturing Training Lead

Duncan, SC · On-site

Job Summary The Training Lead (or Coordinator - II) independently coordinates manufacturing training programs across multiple sites or business units. This role owns execution, quality, and ...

AFL

Manufacturing Training Coordinator

Duncan, SC · On-site

Maintain and track KPI's and metrics for Duncan area manufacturing training and certifications * Responsible for coordinating with HR and Outsourced hiring companies to organize pre- and post ...

Bloom Energy

Manufacturing Training Coordinator

Fremont, CA · On-site

$24.37 - $35.07/hr

We are looking for a Manufacturing Training Coordinator to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Manufacturing Training Manager and based in Fremont ...

Crusoe

Manufacturing Training Manager

Arvada, CO · On-site

About This Role Crusoe is seeking a skilled and strategic Manufacturing Training Manager to lead our workforce development initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities. This is a pivotal ...

Crusoe

Manufacturing Training Manager

Arvada, CO · On-site

About This Role Crusoe is seeking a skilled and strategic Manufacturing Training Manager to lead our workforce development initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities. This is a pivotal ...

Ventura Foods

Manufacturing Training Manager

Fontana, CA · On-site

$81K - $103K/yr

Demonstrated training capability and great communication (written and verbal) skills. * Demonstrated some expertise in at least one area of the manufacturing process. * Demonstrated capability of ...

NOV

Manufacturing Training Coordinator

Belton, TX · On-site

Manufacturing Training Coordinator The Manufacturing Training Coordinator facilitates FGS Manufacturing facilities by developing, standardizing, and delivering structured training programs. This role ...

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To excel in Manufacturing Training, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and adult learning principles is typically required, often supported by experience in a production environment and formal training credentials. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), technical documentation, and safety compliance software is essential. Strong communication skills, patience, and adaptability help trainers effectively engage trainees and foster a positive learning atmosphere. These competencies ensure that manufacturing staff are well-prepared, compliant with regulations, and able to maintain efficiency and safety standards on the production floor.

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A Manufacturing Training job involves developing and delivering training programs to equip employees with the skills needed for production processes, safety protocols, and equipment operation. Professionals in this role assess training needs, create instructional materials, and conduct hands-on and classroom training. They ensure workers comply with industry standards and improve efficiency on the production floor. This position typically requires experience in manufacturing and strong communication skills.

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As a Manufacturing Trainer, your daily responsibilities may include developing and delivering training sessions on equipment operation, safety protocols, and best practices in production. You'll often work closely with new hires as well as experienced staff to ensure everyone is up-to-date on procedures and compliance standards. Collaboration with production managers, quality assurance, and safety teams is common, as training needs may change with new machinery or updated processes. Additionally, many trainers evaluate trainee progress, maintain training records, and continuously update materials to reflect industry changes. This ensures the workforce stays skilled, safe, and efficient.

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Manufacturing Training Lead

Manufacturing Training Lead

AFL

Duncan, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 11,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:
  • 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
  • Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
  • Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Job Summary
The Training Lead (or Coordinator - II) independently coordinates manufacturing training programs across multiple sites or business units. This role owns execution, quality, and continuous improvement of training systems (QMS, LMS, and MES-adjacent training), supports audits and major system rollouts, and serves as a primary point of contact for supervisors, managers, and cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate will possess extensive professional experience with a strong emphasis on manufacturing expertise, curriculum development, digital training transformation, and multi-site impact. The Training Coordinator - II will protect training quality, advocate for standard work integrity, and help ensure system effectiveness.
Responsibilities
  • Independently coordinate and administer site-level and multi-site training programs for manufacturing, quality, and support functions
  • Partner directly with Operations, Quality, HR, and IT to identify training needs and close gaps
  • Maintain and track KPI's and metrics for Duncan area manufacturing training and certifications
  • Coordinate with HR to organize pre- and post-employment onboarding activities
  • Lead the capture, digitization, and transformation of standard work into operator-centric training documentation and visual work instructions
  • Drive performance and alignment of Training Coordinators and Mfg Training Instructors
  • Maintain certification documentation in compliance with local instructions and ISO requirements
  • Leverage visual media, video, and digital tools to modernize training delivery and improve time-to-competency
  • Plan, organize and deliver train the trainer classes to ensure that all business units are staffed appropriately with capable OJT Trainers
  • Manage the certified trainer audit and surveillance program, track the effectiveness of OJT based on operator KPIs, and independently take follow-up action
  • Coordinate with the various Manufacturing Instructors to overcome any obstacles preventing timely completion of certifications and find remedies to ensure training is progressing
  • Routinely meet with Manufacturing Instructors to document and track instructional effectiveness and summarize evaluation reports determining the impact of training on employee skills and their effects on KPIs
  • Work with the Manufacturing Instructors and the Training Manager
  • Continuously improve the certification and training process by identifying inefficiencies, eliminating redundancies, and streamline paperwork among processes and production
  • Develop scalable, repeatable training content aligned to MES, quality, and operational excellence initiatives
  • Work with SMEs from multiple departments to design, create and deliver training on various topics both scheduled by the training plan and as JIT
  • Develop, display, and maintain visual indicators of metrics and KPIs to track certification metrics, display data, assess trends for presentation of KPIs and develop corrective actions in poor performance areas
  • Perform needs assessments, design & develop training material, effectively implement, and assess the effectiveness of the full training cycle
  • Continuously evaluate certified trainer staffing and make recommendations based on training performance
  • Serve as a key training contributor for system implementations and transformations (e.g., PLEX, Squint, plant expansions)

Personal Qualities
  • Integrity - honest and ethical with both employees and the company
  • Leadership experience and the ability to work within a diverse team of leaders to meet business needs
  • Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight
  • Effective communicator with supervisors, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • High attention to detail and strong audit/compliance mindset

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, training, quality, or related field
  • 5+ years of technical writing or documentation experience
  • 3+ years of instructional design and facilitation experience
  • Experience using video editing software to produce training content
  • Adept in the use of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power
  • Must have experience analyzing, collating, and displaying data in user friendly formats
  • Advanced knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools
  • Proven ability to complete full training cycle and assessment of effectiveness
  • Experience translating complex manufacturing processes into operator-centric standard work and visual training materials, preferred
  • M.S. in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Organizational Development, or related field, preferred
  • Professional working proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred

Minimum Education
Bachelors Degree; Preferred Masters Degree
Working Conditions
  • Office work, frequent shop-floor engagement, and collaboration across manufacturing sites
  • Off-shift support may be required to accommodate production schedules

Travel up to 10%, including occasional overnight and international, to support multi-site training deployment, standard work capture, and system rollouts
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