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Training Program Manager (Tate Americas)

The Training Program Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving a competency-based learning and development framework across the organization. This role focuses on identifying the skills and competencies required for success in each role, evaluating current workforce capabilities, and developing targeted training programs and modular learning solutions to close skill gaps.

The Training Manager will partner with business leaders to ensure learning initiatives are aligned with organizational goals, driving performance, capability building, and workforce readiness.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain a competency framework aligned with organizational roles and business objectives
• Conduct job analysis to identify core, functional, and leadership competencies
• Design and implement skills assessment tools to evaluate current employee capabilities
• Partner with HR and business leaders to regularly review and update competency requirements
• Analyze gaps between existing skills and required competencies across teams and functions
• Prioritize development needs based on business strategy and operational requirements
• Develop workforce capability plans to address current and future skill demands
• Design and implement structured learning programs, including instructor-led, e-learning, and blended solutions
• Create modular training content tailored to specific competencies and skill gaps
• Build scalable learning pathways for different roles and career progression stages
• Utilize HRIS [preferred UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) systems] to track training, employee development, and workforce skills data
• Establish KPIs to measure training effectiveness (e.g., skill improvement, productivity, engagement)
• Track and analyze learning outcomes using data and feedback
• Continuously refine training programs based on performance data and evolving business needs
• Collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to align training initiatives with hiring and workforce planning
• Partner closely with plant/site leadership and operations teams to ensure training programs meet the needs of hourly workforce environments

Travel: This role requires up to 50% travel to locations in Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, and additional sites to support training delivery, enhance site engagement, and drive workforce development initiatives across the organization.

Additional Expectation

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, or Organizational Development
• Proven experience in competency-based training frameworks and skills gap analysis
• Experience integrating training programs with HRIS or LMS platforms
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective training programs
• Hands-on experience with HRIS system [UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) systems preferred] including reporting, workforce data, and learning tracking
• Experience designing and delivering training programs for both salaried (leadership) and hourly/frontline workforce populations
• Exposure to manufacturing, operations, or production environments with a focus on hands-on, skills-based training
• Ability to partner with site leadership and operations teams to implement practical, on-the-job learning solutions

What You'll Get

• Pay range: $120,000 USD to $135,000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You'll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a "Health Advocate." We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don't believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership and strive for excellence.