Manufacturing Training Manager

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

Training Manager

Waterloo, IA | $80,000 to $100,000 plus bonus

We're hiring a Training Manager to lead onboarding and ongoing skills and compliance training across our organization, ensuring employees in every department are trained efficiently, safely, and in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys building training programs from the ground up and working directly with employees on the shop floor and beyond.

What You'll Do

• Prepare new hire onboarding schedules and training checklists, partnering with department leaders to identify role‑specific skills and timelines
• Deliver structured onboarding training company-wide, covering department‑specific skills, safety protocols, and company policies, including blueprint reading, hand‑held MIG welding technique, assembly procedures, and safe equipment use for production roles
• Administer internal skills assessments and evaluate new hire readiness through hands‑on observation before sign‑off on independent work
• Design and deliver ongoing skills training across all departments to reinforce quality workmanship and job‑specific proficiency
• Develop and maintain compliance training curricula, including OSHA requirements, PPE use, overhead crane operation, and hazard identification
• Track training records, certifications, and renewal schedules to ensure company‑wide compliance and audit readiness
• Coordinate training for new equipment, tooling, systems, or process changes with engineering and operations
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and performance metrics, adjusting programs as needed
• Maintain and update training materials, job aids, SOPs, and e‑learning content

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or a related field
• 3 to 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 specifications, with a basic understanding of shop math
• Strong organizational skills, including training records and certification tracking
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train employees across varying experience levels and shifts

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering training across multiple departments or functions
• Familiarity with production processes such as welding or metal fabrication/assembly

Compensation And Benefits

• $80,000 to $100,000 per year, plus bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off