Training and Development Manager - Jonesboro, AR

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. seeks a Training and Development Manager to lead the DRIVE Academy, leadership development, and technical training initiatives.

You will partner with Human Resources and department leaders to identify needs, develop practical learning solutions, and deliver measurable results. You will guide a team, establish clear expectations, and expand programs to meet current operational needs while preparing employees for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Employee Training, Learning and Development.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment and with learning management systems preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/TD or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the DRIVE Academy and leadership development offerings.
• Coordinate annual external training calendar and budget inputs.
• Lead the team by setting priorities, coaching, and evaluating performance.
• Assess training needs with department leaders and develop/update learning objectives and materials.
• Develop and expand technical training programs to address skill gaps and future needs.
• Schedule, coordinate, and deliver instructor-led and online training, ensuring quality materials and resources.

Skills

People leadership

Training program development

LMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/TD

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced training and development professional who enjoys developing people, strengthening teams, and creating learning opportunities that make a difference? Hytrol offers an opportunity to lead a team of training professionals while advancing leadership development and technical training programs that strengthen employee capabilities and support the organization's future needs.

As the Training and Development Manager, you will oversee Hytrol's DRIVE Academy, leadership development programs, and technical training initiatives, with a particular focus on expanding technical training to meet current operational needs and prepare employees for future opportunities. Your leadership will be essential in establishing clear expectations, fostering accountability, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping your team reach its full potential.

Working closely with Human Resources, department leaders, and subject matter experts, you will identify training needs, develop practical learning solutions, and ensure training programs deliver measurable results. Success in this role requires a combination of strong training and development expertise, effective people leadership, and a commitment to building a capable, engaged, and high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the execution of Hytrol's DRIVE Academy, including internal employee training and leadership development offerings. Monitor participation and effectiveness and adjust to meet employee and organizational needs.
• Research, communicate, and coordinate the annual calendar for external employee training offerings authorized by Hytrol leadership. Support advance planning and provide training needs, schedules, and cost information for the annual budget process.
• Lead the team by establishing priorities, assigning work, setting performance expectations, providing coaching and feedback, evaluating performance, and supporting individual development.
• Partner with department leaders and subject matter experts to assess training needs and develop or update learning objectives, instructional materials, and training programs that support operational requirements.
• Develop and expand technical training programs in collaboration with department leaders and subject matter experts to address workforce skill gaps, strengthen employee capabilities, and support current and future operational needs.
• Oversee the scheduling, coordination, and delivery of instructor- led, hands- on, and other training programs; ensure training facilitators, materials, and resources are prepared, and training is delivered consistently and effectively.
• Coordinate and execute Hytrol's employee career path program in partnership with Human Resources and department leaders, supporting employee development opportunities across the organization.
• Lead the planning, development, and maintenance of online learning components within Hytrol's DRIVE Academy, including course content and assigned learning activities.
• Coordinate and execute Hytrol DRIVE Academy Immersion Programs in partnership with appropriate departments and leaders throughout Hytrol.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of training attendance, completion, employee progress, evaluations, and other relevant information. Oversee training documentation and reporting processes.
• Establish and monitor training metrics, gather participant and leader feedback, evaluate learning outcomes, and program effectiveness, and provide regular reports and recommendations to the Director of Human Resources.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, manufacturing, operations, safety, technology, and other departments to align training priorities, schedules, and content with business needs and process or system changes.
• Coordinate training resources and support employee training and development activities at additional Hytrol sites to promote consistent training practices where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve training processes, course content, delivery methods, and team effectiveness; implement approved improvements and follow through on assigned initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Employee Training, Learning and Development, or a related function
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience
• Experience developing and delivering training, managing multiple training initiatives, and evaluating program effectiveness is required
• Previous work in a manufacturing environment and with learning management systems is preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field