Technical Training Manager

LiDestri Foods; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LiDestri Foods in Rochester, NY, seeks a Manufacturing Technical Training Manager to elevate the technical capability of the workforce by developing competency-based training and qualification programs that enable safe, efficient, and consistent performance.

You will partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation and Engineering to document best practices, translate knowledge into standardized learning, and accelerate employee proficiency using DACUM and SCID methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Manufacturing/Engineering) required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with DACUM/SCID or similar competency-based methods.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and partner with operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop workforce capability through structured training and qualification programs.
• Conduct job and task analyses to identify critical tasks.
• Create standardized work procedures and technical documentation.
• Design and implement technical training and qualification systems.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, sanitation and engineering for continuous improvement.
• Measure and report on training program performance.

Skills

DACUM analysis

SCID methodology

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering Technology

Job description

The Manufacturing Technical Training Manager is responsible for developing the technical capability of the manufacturing workforce by analyzing skilled positions, defining proficiency requirements, and building structured qualification programs that enable employees to perform their jobs safely, efficiently, and consistently. This role partners directly with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Quality, Sanitation, and Engineering to identify critical job tasks and translate operational knowledge into standardized learning and qualification systems.

Using DACUM occupational analysis and the SCID (Systematic Curriculum and Instructional Development) methodology, the Manufacturing Technical Training Manager works with subject matter experts (SMEs) to document best practices and develop competency-based training that accelerates employee proficiency, supports operational excellence, and preserves critical technical knowledge across the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Workforce Capability Development
• Job & Task Analysis
• Standardized Work & Technical Documentation
• Technical Training & Qualification
• Operational Partnership & Continuous Improvement
• Performance Measurement

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Workforce Development, Education, Organizational Development, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience may be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods
• Experience conducting job and task analysis using DACUM, SCID, or other competency-based methodologies
• Experience developing technical training, standardized work, and qualification systems for manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional teams and partner effectively with operational leaders and subject matter experts
• Project or program management experience preferred