Technical Training Manager

Clearbridge Executive Search; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Company-sponsored life insurance

Job summary

ClearBridge Executive Search is recruiting for a Manufacturing Technical Training & Safety Manager in the Asheville, NC area. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and plant leadership to strengthen skills and promote safe, efficient operations.

The position requires at least five years in manufacturing/training/safety, plus experience building curricula, SOPs, and qualification programs. Travel and LMS/HRIS proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in manufacturing, operations, technical training, equipment and safety standards, or related role.
• Experience designing standard work instructions, job aids, and competency-based training materials.
• Ability to coach, qualify, and support subject matter experts and plant trainers.
• Strong presentation, communication, facilitation, and active listening skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn/use HRIS, LMS, safety and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a standardized technical training strategy across all manufacturing facilities.
• Design and maintain training curricula for production, maintenance, engineering, quality, warehouse, and support teams.
• Coordinate skill-based pay training, employee qualification, certification, and recertification programs.
• Establish and manage a Train-the-Trainer program to develop plant-based subject matter experts.
• Develop and maintain a master training schedule across all facilities.
• Maintain accurate training records within learning management systems and HRIS platforms.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify skill gaps and workforce development opportunities.
• Develop career pathways, technical progression programs, succession readiness, and leadership pipelines.
• Manage relationships with external training providers, community colleges, and equipment manufacturers.
• Evaluate and improve training and development programs; implement and maintain safety policies per OSHA.

Skills

Training program design

Coaching SMEs

Presentation & facilitation

Project management

Communication & collaboration

Microsoft Office

HRIS / LMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or related field

Tools

HRIS

LMS

Job description

**Manufacturing Technical Training & Safety Manager**Asheville, NC AreaSummaryAre you an experienced manufacturing professional with a background in technical training, workforce development, and safety? We are seeking a Manufacturing Technical Training & Safety Manager to develop and lead standardized training and safety programs across multiple manufacturing facilities. This full-time opportunity partners with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and plant leadership to strengthen employee skills, support career advancement, and promote safe, efficient operations.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a standardized technical training strategy across all manufacturing facilities.Design and maintain training curricula for production, maintenance, engineering, quality, warehouse, and support teams.Coordinate skill-based pay training, employee qualification, certification, and recertification programs.Establish and manage a Train-the-Trainer program to develop plant-based subject matter experts.Develop and maintain a master training schedule across all facilities.Maintain accurate training records within learning management systems and HRIS platforms.Partner with plant leadership to identify skill gaps and workforce development opportunities.Develop career pathways, technical progression programs, succession readiness, and leadership pipelines using objective qualification criteria.Manage relationships with external training providers, community colleges, technical schools, and equipment manufacturers.Evaluate and improve training and development programs.Implement and maintain safety policies, procedures, and programs consistent with OSHA requirements and industry best practices.Conduct facility safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.Coordinate corrective actions following safety audits and incident investigations.Analyze injury trends, accident reports, workers’ compensation claims, and near misses to identify improvement opportunities.Maintain or oversee OSHA injury and illness records and support required reporting and posting activities.Coordinate safety training covering lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, machine guarding, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and emergency response.QualificationsMinimum of five years of experience in manufacturing, operations, technical training, equipment and safety standards, or a related role.Demonstrated ability to design and build manufacturing technical training programs, including budgets, timelines, and curricula for adult learners at varying skill levels.Experience developing standard work instructions, job aids, and competency-based technical training materials.Ability to coach, qualify, and support subject matter experts and plant trainers.Strong presentation, communication, facilitation, and active listening skills.Ability to identify high-potential employees and develop clear career pathways and leadership pipelines.Strong organizational and project management skills, including schedule, documentation, and records management.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and administer HRIS, LMS, safety, and reporting systems.Experience administering skill-based pay or qualification-based training programs preferred.Hands-on experience as a manufacturing operator, technician, or production supervisor in PET, injection molding, blow molding, or packaging preferred.Experience administering a learning management system and training records preferred.Knowledge of instructional design methodologies, including ADDIE and adult learning principles, preferred.Ability to travel approximately 40–50% to manufacturing locations.Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds, frequently walk through manufacturing environments, and wear required personal protective equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.EducationBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Organizational Development, Business, a technical field, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.Training and development certifications, such as ATD/CPTD or Train-the-Trainer, or continuous improvement certifications, such as Lean or Six Sigma, preferred.BenefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off401(k) with company matchShort-term and long-term disability insuranceCompany-sponsored life insuranceSalary Range: $80,000–$120,000 per yearAsk for: Hersha DwyerClearBridge Executive Search is a nationwide recruiting firm specializing in Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Skilled Trades, Healthcare, and Professional Services. We partner with organizations across the United States to provide direct hire recruiting solutions while connecting top talent with long-term career opportunities.You should be proficient in:Food and Beverage ManufacturingISO 22000Workplace Safety & EHS ManagementGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Contract Negotiation Experiencebottle manufacturingDesign and maintain training curricula for productionequipment trainingfood packagingmanufacturing trainingsafety auditssafety trainingtraining and development programsbeverage packaging