Manufacturing Training Leader: Onboarding & Skills

iLocatum; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

iLocatum in Waterloo, IA, seeks a Training Manager to lead onboarding and ongoing skills and compliance training across the organization. This hands-on role builds training programs from the ground up and works directly with employees on the shop floor and beyond.

You will design curricula, coordinate with engineering and operations, and track certifications to ensure audit readiness, safety, and quality across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in training, learning and development, or a related role.
• Proven ability to design and deliver hands-on technical training across departments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry-specific compliance requirements.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop math basics.
• Strong organizational skills with training records and certifications tracking.
• Excellent communication skills across levels and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare onboarding schedules and training checklists with department leaders.
• Deliver structured onboarding training company-wide, covering safety, policies, and production procedures.
• Administer internal skills assessments and sign off on independent work readiness.
• Design and deliver ongoing skills training to reinforce quality and proficiency.
• Develop and maintain compliance training curricula including OSHA requirements.
• Track training records, certifications, and renewal schedules for audit readiness.
• Coordinate training for new equipment, tooling, systems, or process changes with engineering and operations.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and performance metrics.
• Maintain and update training materials, SOPs, and e-learning content.

Skills

Instruction design

OSHA knowledge

Blueprint reading

Training delivery

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

iLocatum in Waterloo, IA, seeks a Training Manager to lead onboarding and ongoing skills and compliance training across the organization. This hands-on role builds training programs from the ground up and works directly with employees on the shop floor and beyond.

You will design curricula, coordinate with engineering and operations, and track certifications to ensure audit readiness, safety, and quality across departments.