Manufacturing Training Lead — On-Floor Excellence

Kanto Corporation; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kanto Corporation is seeking a Training Manager, Manufacturing Operations to lead technical training and workforce development across Production, Warehouse, and Logistics. You will design curricula, build competency matrices, and directly deliver and coach trainers to ensure safe, proficient, and compliant performance on the manufacturing floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, program evaluation, and continuous improvement to boost qualification attainment and operational readiness in

Qualificações

• Note: Semiconductor or high-purity chemicals industry experience as an operator or technician is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in training and development, operations, manufacturing or a related field; equivalent directly relevant experience may be considered.
• 7–8+ years of progressive experience developing, writing, implementing, and delivering employee training programs within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Prior manufacturing management or supervisory experience, including direct responsibility for frontline production, warehouse, logistics, material handling, technical, or similar employees.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of technical training and qualification programs for Production, ISO/Chemical Sampling, Material Handling, Warehouse/Logistics, and other manufacturing functions.
• Establish structured training pathways encompassing onboarding, OJT, demonstrated proficiency, independent qualification, cross-training, and ongoing development.
• Develop standardized curricula, instructional materials, competency assessments, Technical Qualification Matrices, and proficiency standards, including Operator Levels 1, 2, and 3.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, EHS, Engineering, and other technical leaders to identify skill gaps and align training priorities with operational demands, staffing needs, and business objectives.
• Maintain a strong manufacturing-floor presence, personally delivering technical training and ensuring programs remain aligned with evolving equipment, processes, procedures, and customer requirements.

Conhecimentos

Training programs

OJT

Train-the-trainer

Adult learning

Cross-functional collaboration

LMS proficiency

Safety & EHS knowledge

Manufacturing operations

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in training and development, operations, manufacturing or related field

Ferramentas

LMS

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kanto Corporation is seeking a Training Manager, Manufacturing Operations to lead technical training and workforce development across Production, Warehouse, and Logistics. You will design curricula, build competency matrices, and directly deliver and coach trainers to ensure safe, proficient, and compliant performance on the manufacturing floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, program evaluation, and continuous improvement to boost qualification attainment and operational readiness in