Site Learning & Capability Manager

Covestro AG; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro AG is seeking a Site Learning & Capability Manager in Baytown to lead the development and execution of the site's technical training strategy and capability-building programs. You will drive digital learning, qualification governance, and Train-the-Trainer integrity with a Baytown focus and North American expansion.

The role requires 15–20+ years in industrial manufacturing with advanced degrees and hands-on experience in learning systems, regulatory training, and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and deliver technical training programs, including needs analysis and curriculum development.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory training requirements (OSHA, EPA) and compliance frameworks.
• Strategic thinker who translates business needs into workforce capability plans.
• Experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to build capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of Baytown's technical training strategy and programs.
• Govern qualification and Train-the-Trainer initiatives with site-level governance.
• Oversee Learning Management System continuity and data governance at the site.
• Drive digital learning transformation and AI-enabled learning strategies.
• Lead regional technical training strategy to position Baytown as NA technical training hub.
• Support new sites with workforce readiness from day one.
• Collaborate with global teams to align with Covestro standards.

Skills

Learning & training design

Stakeholder management

Facilitation/ coaching

Change leadership

ADDIE model

Mentoring & talent development

Education

Associate degree in Applied Sciences/Engineering/Business

Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences/Engineering/Business

Master's degree in Applied Sciences/Engineering/Business

Tools

Workday

AI learning tech platforms

AR/VR training tools

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

What We Offer

As our Site Learning & Capability Manager, you will lead the development and execution of Baytown's technical training strategy and capability-building programs - ensuring a highly skilled, certified, and regulation-ready workforce. You will serve as the primary driver of digital learning transformation, Qualification Matrix governance, and Train-the-Trainer program integrity, with a regional scope anchored at Baytown and expanding across North American sites.

Major Responsibilities

• Establish minimum employee training requirements and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; accountable for implementing and coordinating site-wide technical training initiatives.
• Develop, administer, and coordinate new hire and ongoing technical, safety, and regulatory training programs to meet the needs of all levels and departments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain employee certification/qualification programs in compliance with regulatory requirements for operations, maintenance, and laboratory employees, including supervision with documentation of skills.
• Establish and maintain record-keeping systems meeting corporate and regulatory requirements; accountable for the continuity of the Learning Management System at the site.
• Review safety incidents and identifying where training programs or activities could eliminate the cause of an incident.
• Implement and governance of the site Train-the-Trainer program, ensuring trainer qualification, recertification cycles, and consistency across the site.
• Lead the development of a future-ready workforce by defining the strategy for AI-enabled learning technologies and is accountable for building site workforce readiness for new and emerging technologies.
• Implement and maintain the local qualification strategy in alignment with the global qualification strategy as the Local Qualification Manager.
• Lead training support for newly acquired sites, ensuring workforce readiness and alignment with Covestro standards from day one.
• Lead the development and implementation of a regional technical training strategy, positioning Baytown as the North American technical training hub.
• Builds and sustains a high-performing training organization capable of supporting other regional sites, while strengthening cross-site competency, safety culture, and operational excellence standards.

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree in Applied Sciences, Business, or Engineering with at least 20 years of related experience; OR Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences, Business, or Engineering with at least 15 years of related experience; OR Master's degree in Applied Sciences, Business, or Engineering with at least 10 years of related experience.
• 10+ years in industrial manufacturing, including people management experience
• The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Learning Management Systems (Workday preferred).
• Experience with digital learning technologies (AI, AR/VR, simulation platforms) is a strong plus.
• Certification in instructional design or training management (ATD, CPTD, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or a similarly regulated industry preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven track record designing and delivering technical training programs - needs analysis, curriculum development, and learning effectiveness evaluation.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory training requirements (OSHA, EPA, and related standards).
• Strategic thinker who can translate business needs into workforce capability plans.
• Strong stakeholder management - comfortable partnering with VP-level leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Skilled facilitator and coach - able to develop trainer capability, guide adult learning journeys, and build a coaching culture across the organization.
• Change leadership - experienced in leading organizational change through structured communication, stakeholder engagement, and capability-building programs that drive adoption and sustained behavior change.
• Instructional design expertise - proficient in applying adult learning principles (ADDIE, 70-20-10, or equivalent frameworks) to develop impactful, scalable learning solutions.
• Mentoring and talent development - demonstrated ability to grow technical talent, build succession pipelines, and elevate team performance through structured development plans.

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