Manufacturing Training & Safety Leader

Clearbridge Executive Search; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Company-sponsored life insurance

Job summary

ClearBridge Executive Search is recruiting for a Manufacturing Technical Training & Safety Manager in the Asheville, NC area. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and plant leadership to strengthen skills and promote safe, efficient operations.

The position requires at least five years in manufacturing/training/safety, plus experience building curricula, SOPs, and qualification programs. Travel and LMS/HRIS proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in manufacturing, operations, technical training, equipment and safety standards, or related role.
• Experience designing standard work instructions, job aids, and competency-based training materials.
• Ability to coach, qualify, and support subject matter experts and plant trainers.
• Strong presentation, communication, facilitation, and active listening skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn/use HRIS, LMS, safety and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a standardized technical training strategy across all manufacturing facilities.
• Design and maintain training curricula for production, maintenance, engineering, quality, warehouse, and support teams.
• Coordinate skill-based pay training, employee qualification, certification, and recertification programs.
• Establish and manage a Train-the-Trainer program to develop plant-based subject matter experts.
• Develop and maintain a master training schedule across all facilities.
• Maintain accurate training records within learning management systems and HRIS platforms.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify skill gaps and workforce development opportunities.
• Develop career pathways, technical progression programs, succession readiness, and leadership pipelines.
• Manage relationships with external training providers, community colleges, and equipment manufacturers.
• Evaluate and improve training and development programs; implement and maintain safety policies per OSHA.

Skills

Training program design

Coaching SMEs

Presentation & facilitation

Project management

Communication & collaboration

Microsoft Office

HRIS / LMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

HRIS

LMS

Job description

ClearBridge Executive Search is recruiting for a Manufacturing Technical Training & Safety Manager in the Asheville, NC area. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and plant leadership to strengthen skills and promote safe, efficient operations.

The position requires at least five years in manufacturing/training/safety, plus experience building curricula, SOPs, and qualification programs. Travel and LMS/HRIS proficiency are expected.