Training Manager

ES Foundry; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ES Foundry in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Training Manager to lead end-to-end skills assessments, build training plans, and drive implementation for all workforce training. The role ensures exempt and non-exempt staff gain process proficiency, safety compliance, product quality, and operational know-how in a high-volume solar cell manufacturing environment.

You will serve as the architecture for training programs, partner with plant leaders, and maintain LMS records, SOPs, and ISO/BCP alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in HRM or OD with manufacturing exposure.
• Extensive cross-functional training experience in manufacturing.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct competency gap analyses and develop strategic training roadmaps.
• Coordinate with managers, supervisors and engineers to align training with KPIs and ISO standards.
• Design and implement multi-level management training and onboarding programs.
• Maintain LMS records, SOP alignment, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

MS Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Presentation skills

Train the Trainer

Customer focus

Strong communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent in HR Management / Organizational Development

Tools

LMS

Job description

Training Manager

Greenwood, SC, US

Training Manager

Job Title:

Training Manager

Location:

Greenwood, SC: Solar Cell Manufacturing

Reports to:

Senior HR Manager (solid line) & GM of Operations (dotted line)

Job Scope:

The Training Manager is responsible for the end-to-end skills needs assessment execution, development of a plan, and facilitating implementation for management of all workforce training. This role ensures that both exempt and non-exempt employees possess the Process technical proficiency, Safety compliance, product Quality, and operational knowledge required to thrive in a high-volume solar cell manufacturing environment. This position delivers training leveraging internal and external expertise in a productive manner. You will serve as the primary architect for training plans, bridging the gap between current skill levels, and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Skill Needs Assessments & Planning

• Needs Analysis: Conduct comprehensive assessments toidentifycompetency gaps across all facility levels.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner withmanagers, supervisors, and engineersto align training with plant KPIs and ISO standards.
• Strategic Roadmaps: Develop andmaintaina facility-wide training plan that includesfunctionalcontribution training, specialized technical skills, andcertifications.

2. Management-Level Training (Leadership & Compliance)

• Supervisor Onboarding: Design andfacilitatetransition programs for new supervisors to ensure they understand production workflows and safety leadership.
• Charter 3 Level Management training: Design and implement a 3-tier level program to train and develop 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level managers toward improved overall effectiveness
• Performance Mentoring: Train management in coaching techniques, "train-the-trainer" best practices, and effective performance auditing.
• Compliance Leadership: Ensure leadership is updated on the latest OSHA regulations, ISOrequirement,andSolar industry standards(awareness of product and process).

3. Hourly-Level Training (Technical & Operational)

• Technical Onboarding: Frequently assesshands-on training for new hires
• On-the-Job (OJT) Support: Deliver assessmentsand review outcome to improve training materialsby partnering with Trainers to verifyclassroomunderstandingon the floor.
• Cross-Training: Identifygapsacross shifts for exempt and non-exempt training compared to the sitetraining plan

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Records Management: Maintainaccurate, audit-ready training registers and matrices using a Learning Management System (LMS)or equivalent.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitortraining feedback and benchmark against Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to refine instructionalor trainingmaterials.
• Site BCPCoordinator: Formulate, review,and implement BCP for ESF.
• Establishment of a PDCA thought process
• IMS (IntegratedManagement System) compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001are integrated

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Human Resource Managementand/or Organizational Development
• Manufacturing cross-functionaltrainingexperience for more than8years
• Multi-cultural work environment
• Stakeholder collaborationskills
• Strong systems thinker and able to lead groups of people atdifferent levelsfor training and capability building
• High Performanceteam development (all levels)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiencyin MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong presentation skills
• Train the Trainer
• Customer focused
• Self-starter with strong workethics, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication(both written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledgeof ISO and regulatory standards
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and work with cross-functional teams.

Working Conditions:

• Predominantly stationed at a desk and/or in theadministrationtraining facilities or management offices.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to25% of theworkdayas required by leadership
• Wear the requiredPPEall times while in the manufacturing area, when required by leadership.Other personal protective equipment isrequiredas departmental policies or job/tasksdictate.