Training Manager Job Title: Training Manager Location: Greenwood, SC: Solar Cell Manufacturing Reports to: Senior HR Manager (solid line) & GM of Operations (dotted line) Job Scope: The Training Manager is responsible for the end-to-end skills needs assessment execution, development of a plan, and facilitating implementation for management of all workforce training. This role ensures that both exempt and non-exempt employees possess the Process technical proficiency, Safety compliance, product Quality, and operational knowledge required to thrive in a high-volume solar cell manufacturing environment. This position delivers training leveraging internal and external expertise in a productive manner. You will serve as the primary architect for training plans, bridging the gap between current skill levels, and organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: 1. Skill Needs Assessments & Planning • Needs Analysis: Conduct comprehensive assessments toidentifycompetency gaps across all facility levels. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner withmanagers, supervisors, and engineersto align training with plant KPIs and ISO standards. • Strategic Roadmaps: Develop andmaintaina facility-wide training plan that includesfunctionalcontribution training, specialized technical skills, andcertifications. 2. Management-Level Training (Leadership & Compliance) • Supervisor Onboarding: Design andfacilitatetransition programs for new supervisors to ensure they understand production workflows and safety leadership. • Charter 3 Level Management training: Design and implement a3-tierlevel program to train and develop1st, 2nd, and 3rdlevel managers toward improved overall effectiveness • Performance Mentoring: Train management in coaching techniques, "train-the-trainer" best practices, and effective performance auditing. • Compliance Leadership: Ensure leadership is updated on the latest OSHA regulations, ISOrequirement,andSolar industry standards(awareness of product and process). 3. Hourly-Level Training (Technical & Operational) • Technical Onboarding: Frequently assesshands-on training fornew hires • On-the-Job (OJT) Support: Deliver assessmentsand review outcome to improve training materialsby partnering with Trainers to verifyclassroomunderstandingon the floor. • Cross-Training: Identifygapsacross shifts for exempt and non-exempt training compared to the sitetraining plan 4. Documentation & Compliance • Records Management: Maintainaccurate, audit-ready training registers and matrices using a Learning Management System (LMS)or equivalent. • Continuous Improvement: Monitortraining feedback and benchmark against Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to refine instructionalor trainingmaterials. • Site BCPCoordinator: Formulate, review,and implement BCP for ESF. • Establishment of a PDCA thought process • IMS (IntegratedManagement System) compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001are integrated Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Human Resource Managementand/or Organizational Development • Manufacturing cross-functionaltrainingexperience for more than8years • Multi-cultural work environment • Stakeholder collaborationskills • Strong systems thinker and able to lead groups of people atdifferent levelsfor training and capability building • High Performanceteam development (all levels) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Proficiencyin MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Strong presentation skills • Train the Trainer • Customer focused • Self-starter with strong workethics, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail. • Strong communication(both written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills. • Knowledgeof ISO and regulatory standards • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Proven ability to manage projects and work with cross-functional teams. Working Conditions: • Predominantly stationed at a desk and/or in theadministrationtraining facilities or management offices. • Must be able to stand and walk up to25% of theworkdayas required by leadership • Wear the requiredPPEall times while in the manufacturing area, when required by leadership.Other personal protective equipment isrequiredas departmental policies or job/tasksdictate.