Manufacturing Training Leader

Highline Aftermarket; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline Aftermarket seeks a Manufacturing Training Leader to develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs ensuring employees are equipped to perform safely and efficiently. The role collaborates with production leadership, HR, and safety to identify needs and maintain compliance, with a focus on Blow Molding experience.

Responsibilities include delivering hands-on training, evaluating effectiveness, maintaining records, onboarding, updating SOPs, and driving continuous improvement; Lean

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Education, or related field (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a training or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Certification in training or instructional design (e.g., CPTM, ATD). (Preferred)
• Familiarity with OSHA and other regulatory training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for new hires and existing employees in manufacturing operations.
• Conduct hands-on training sessions on equipment operation, safety procedures, quality standards, and production processes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, observations, and feedback.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to identify skill gaps and create targeted development plans.
• Support onboarding processes and ensure smooth integration of new employees into the production environment.
• Update training materials and SOPs as processes and technologies evolve.
• Lead cross-training initiatives to build workforce flexibility and resilience.
• Monitor and report on training metrics and KPIs.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all employees.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Training & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

LMS familiarity

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology or Education

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma tools

Job description

The Manufacturing Training Leader is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs that ensure employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their roles safely and efficiently. This role works closely with production leadership, HR, and safety teams to identify training needs, maintain compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This Manufacturing Training is for Blow Molding and will require prior Blow Mold experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• · Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for new hires and existing employees in manufacturing operations.
• · Conduct hands‑on training sessions on equipment operation, safety procedures, quality standards, and production processes.
• · Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, observations, and feedback.
• · Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• · Collaborate with supervisors and managers to identify skill gaps and create targeted development plans.
• · Support onboarding processes and ensure smooth integration of new employees into the production environment.
• · Update training materials and SOPs as processes and technologies evolve.
• · Lead cross‑training initiatives to build workforce flexibility and resilience.
• · Monitor and report on training metrics and KPIs.
• · Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all employees.
• · Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• · Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• · Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.
• · Bilingual skills may be preferred depending on workforce demographics.
• · Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• · Certification in training or instructional design (e.g., CPTM, ATD).
• · Familiarity with OSHA and other regulatory training requirements.
• · Inspire a shared strategic vision and purpose. Establish roles and goals so that all associates can participate and contribute fully to the ongoing success of the company.
• · Enable others to act. Develop ownership by bringing associates in on decision making process.
• · Cultivate accountability. Demonstrate execution of goals and objectives that support the overall success of the company.
• · Inspire and develop creative and innovative approaches to addressing challenges and problems. Drive change initiatives by defining measurable outcomes, energizing others at all levels and ensuring continuing commitment when faced with new initiatives.
• · Act as a change agent to drive cultural change and inspires others to action through collaboration and influence.
• · Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• · Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
• · Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• · Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• · Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• · 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a training or supervisory role.
• · Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality systems.
• · Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• · Certification in training or instructional design (e.g., CPTM, ATD). (Preferred)
• · Familiarity with OSHA and other regulatory training requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.