Site Learning & Capability Manager

Covestro; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro in Baytown, TX is seeking a senior Learning & Development leader to establish and govern site-wide training programs. You will define the strategy for AI-enabled learning, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a future-ready workforce across operations, maintenance, and labs.

You will lead a high-performing team, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and drive regional training expansion to position Baytown as a North American technical training hub.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree requirement matching years: AS with 20+ yrs, BS with 15+ yrs, or MS with 10+ yrs.
• 10+ years in industrial manufacturing with people management experience.
• TWIC eligibility within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage site-wide technical training requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and coordinate new hire and ongoing training programs across all levels.
• Lead certification programs for operations, maintenance, and labs with documented skills.
• Maintain Learning Management System records and site governance.
• Assess safety incidents to identify training-driven root causes.
• Oversee Train-the-Trainer program, qualification, and recertification cycles.
• Define strategy for AI-enabled learning technologies and workforce readiness.
• Align local qualification strategy with global standards as Local Qualification Manager.
• Support training for newly acquired sites to meet Covestro standards.
• Build Baytown as NA technical training hub and cross-site competency.

Skills

Learning & development

Regulatory training

Stakeholder management

ADDIE / instructional design

Training delivery

Change leadership

Adult learning theory

Education

Associates degree in Applied Sciences/Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences/Engineering

Master's degree in Applied Sciences/Engineering

Tools

Workday

AR/VR learning platforms

Job description

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.

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 10years 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.