Operations Training & Development Leader

Advansix; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

AdvanSix is seeking a Workforce Development Manager to lead the Hopewell site’s training and employee readiness. You will design programs to build a skilled operator pipeline, partner with site leadership to ensure stability, and drive KPI-based learning initiatives that support long-term growth.

You will mentor trainers, manage budgets, and collaborate with HR to align training with regulatory requirements and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Instructional Technology.
• 10+ years of experience in Chemical Manufacturing with experience in training/learning curriculum design and development.
• 5+ years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall training and learning strategy for the Hopewell site and develop training programs for employees designed to give employees the knowledge and capability to meet the specific organizational goals efficiently and effectively.
• Develop a strategy to mitigate risk to both short and long-term operational stability by accelerating operator training progression by reducing the cycle time around operators becoming fully qualified.
• Operate with a continuous improvement mindset to elevate current training processes and materials to enhance operating knowledge and the cause and effect/troubleshooting components of each role within an operations area.
• Evaluate the skills of the current workforce and leverage data and 80/20 principles to identify and prioritize efforts ensuring appropriate resourcing and efforts to address critical skills/qualifications gaps.
• Develop and standardize training and progression KPIs for the site designed to monitor progress and results.
• Ensure appropriate plans are in place to ensure the site has the necessary skills in order to meet long-term growth goals.
• Manage the overall learning plan for the site and partner with site and functional leaders to effectively manage internal and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts around training and development by leveraging appropriate technology and lean practices to accelerate efforts.
• Identify and advance opportunities for labor efficiency through leveraging third-parties, industry partners, local/state organizations, college/schools, etc. to build capabilities and scale.
• Provide coaching and expertise around training methodology and adult learning in order to mentor and develop trainers/leaders.
• Partner with Human Resources and site leadership to identify and advance automation and efficiency opportunities around human capital aligned to long-term organizational objectives.
• Direct the work, development and performance of the Hopewell Hourly Training Leader and Area Trainers
• Drive consistency in training and expectations across the site and work groups to ensure a learning culture and accountability for outcomes
• Support a strong safety awareness culture through appropriate training and development with emphasis on maturing hazard recognition improvements in partnership with HS&E and site leadership
• Oversee, facilitate, and ensure effective writing and development of qualification requirements for all hourly work groups
• Provide leadership for the employee qualification/progression evaluation and testing processes
• In partnership with Human Resources oversee the successful execution and coordination of New Hire Orientation Training
• Manage the overall site training and development budget as well as any training grant applications and administration

Skills

Leadership

Training design

Adult learning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, HR, Organizational Development, or Instructional Technology

Six Sigma Greenbelt or Black Belt certification

Job description

AdvanSix is seeking a Workforce Development Manager to lead the Hopewell site’s training and employee readiness. You will design programs to build a skilled operator pipeline, partner with site leadership to ensure stability, and drive KPI-based learning initiatives that support long-term growth.

You will mentor trainers, manage budgets, and collaborate with HR to align training with regulatory requirements and continuous improvement goals.