Onboarding & Skills Training Lead

XL Specialized Trailers; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

XL Specialized Trailers in Manchester, IA is seeking a Training Manager to lead onboarding and ongoing skills and compliance training across the organization, ensuring employees are trained safely and in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

The role partners with department leaders to design programs, deliver hands-on technical training (including welding, fabrication, assembly, and safety protocols), track certifications, and drive continuous improvement in training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in training, learning & development, or a related role.
• Experience delivering training across multiple departments or functions; familiarity with production processes such as welding, metal fabrication/assembly.

Responsibilities

• Prepares onboarding schedules and training checklists with department leaders across the organization.
• Delivers onboarding training company-wide, including safety protocols and company policies.
• Administers internal skills assessments and evaluates new hire readiness through hands-on observation.
• Designs and delivers ongoing skills training to reinforce proficiency across departments.
• Maintains compliance training curricula (OSHA, PPE use, hazard identification) across the company.
• Tracks training records, certifications, and renewal schedules for audit readiness.
• Coordinates training for new equipment, tooling, and process changes with engineering and operations.
• Evaluates training effectiveness and adjusts programs based on results.
• Maintains training materials, job aids, SOPs, and e-learning content across departments.
• Documents actions by completing training and compliance forms.
• Maintains safe working environment and uses PPE as required.
• Identifies safety hazards by surveying conditions and reporting findings.
• Contributes to team effort by achieving related results.

Skills

Hands-on training

Technical training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

XL Specialized Trailers in Manchester, IA is seeking a Training Manager to lead onboarding and ongoing skills and compliance training across the organization, ensuring employees are trained safely and in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

The role partners with department leaders to design programs, deliver hands-on technical training (including welding, fabrication, assembly, and safety protocols), track certifications, and drive continuous improvement in training