Senior Manager, Operations Training

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 123,700 - 210,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. is seeking a Training Manager located in McKinney, TX. This full-time, exempt position focuses on defining and executing the Operations Training strategy aligned with manufacturing priorities. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in manufacturing training, with proven abilities in developing training programs and managing stakeholder engagement effectively.

Responsibilities include evaluating training effectiveness and leading training initiatives across multiple sites. The compensation ranges from $123,700 to $210,300 annually, complemented by benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and employee stock purchase plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or operations training.
• Experience leading enterprise or multi-site training initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Operations Training strategy.
• Establish governance and standards across manufacturing sites.
• Develop a measurement strategy to evaluate training effectiveness.

Skills

Training program design

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Manufacturing operations

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Learning management systems (LMS)

Job description

Overview

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson, established the 9 Principles of Business that guide our company culture and inspire our workforce since 1956. Our team is dedicated to providing solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Operations Training strategy and roadmap aligned with manufacturing and business priorities.
• Partner with operations and branch leadership to conduct training needs assessments, identify critical capability gaps, and translate business requirements into clear training objectives, outcomes, and measures of success.
• Establish governance, standards, and scalable models across manufacturing sites to drive consistency, leverage best practices, and support branch execution.
• Design and scale production onboarding processes and programs to ensure a high‑quality employee experience and accelerate time‑to‑productivity.
• Build and implement an enterprise OJT framework, including training progression models, certification requirements, and evaluation standards.
• Develop and manage enterprise skill architecture, role‑based skill matrices, proficiency levels, and certification requirements.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of curriculum for technical, operational, and safety training programs.
• Define trainer qualification standards, certification processes, and ongoing evaluation criteria.
• Establish governance and quality assurance processes to ensure consistency and effectiveness of training delivery across branches.
• Create a community of practice to enable knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Partner with branch leadership and training teams to reinforce operations training content, programs, and initiatives.
• Lead planning, execution, and management of operations training initiatives, ensuring high‑quality design and delivery.
• Develop a measurement strategy to evaluate training effectiveness and business outcomes such as time‑to‑proficiency, safety, quality, and productivity.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or operations training.
• Experience leading enterprise or multi‑site training initiatives with standardization across plants, branches, or regions.
• Proven ability to design and implement OJT systems, skill matrices, certification frameworks, and operator development programs.
• Success working in a matrixed organization, influencing stakeholders and driving results without direct reporting relationships.
• Experience partnering closely with operations and manufacturing leadership to align training with business priorities.
• Track record of building and scaling training programs tied to operational KPIs such as safety, quality, productivity, and time‑to‑proficiency.
• Experience leveraging data, metrics, and reporting to evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and learning technology to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus; ability to balance long‑term vision with immediate operational needs.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills within a matrixed reporting structure.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing workflows, production environments, and plant operations.
• Strong coaching capability with success in developing training resources and elevating training effectiveness.
• Expertise in adult learning principles and instructional design for technical and operational audiences.
• Data‑driven mindset and operational rigor with focus on standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to balance enterprise governance and standards with branch‐level flexibility.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; occasionally walk and stand.
• May occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
• Professional office environment with standard office equipment.

Travel

Up to 40% domestic and international travel.

Work Status & Location

• Full‑time, exempt position.
• Ideally located at one of our U.S. branch locations (McKinney, TX; Riverside, CA; Stockton, CA; Gallatin, TN; Columbus, OH).
• Relocation available.

Compensation

$123,700 – $210,300 per year, plus quarterly bonuses or commission and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement contributions.
• Employee stock purchase and bonus plans.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick days, funeral leave, and jury duty.
• Years of service awards, employee discounts, referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, and education reimbursement.
• Additional benefits available; view details at https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Simpson Strong‑Tie is an equal opportunity employer. Our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.