Training & Development Manager - Manufacturing

Training and Development Manager, Manufacturing Skills

Location: Waterloo, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000 to $100,000 per year, plus bonus

Build the training programs that make every employee safer, more skilled, and more confident, from first-day onboarding to advanced welding and equipment training.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years in training, learning and development, or technical training
• Experience developing and delivering training across multiple departments
• Ability to deliver hands-on technical training and assess employee competency
• Working knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety training requirements
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications and understand basic shop math
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills

What You’ll Do

• Build structured onboarding programs, schedules, and role-specific checklists
• Deliver new hire training across departments and assess readiness before independent work
• Support production training in blueprint reading, shop math, MIG welding, assembly, and equipment operation
• Coordinate training for new equipment, tooling, and process changes
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to identify skill gaps
• Create and maintain training materials, work instructions, and SOPs
• Lead OSHA safety and compliance training, including PPE, hazard recognition, and overhead crane operation
• Maintain training records, certifications, and renewal schedules for audit readiness
• Measure training effectiveness and continuously improve programs

Nice-to-Haves

• Manufacturing experience in welding, metal fabrication, or assembly
• Experience training across multiple shifts
• Instructional design or adult learning experience

Compensation and Benefits

• $80,000 to $100,000 per year
• Bonus program

About the Company
Our client is a leading manufacturer in the Waterloo, Iowa area focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.