Training Manager

Comfort Systems USA; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

TEC Industrial in Kingsport, TN is seeking an experienced Training Manager to lead workforce development across our industrial operations. You will design and deliver high-impact training for craft workers, supervisors, and leaders, partnering with operations, safety, and HR to align programs with current project demands and future growth.

The role emphasizes onboarding, technical and leadership training, safety compliance, and tracking certifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial construction, training, workforce development, or operations leadership.
• Experience building structured training programs and apprenticeship initiatives.
• Strong collaboration with field leadership, operations, safety, and HR teams.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• NCCER Instructor or SHRM/ATD credentials preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of companywide training and workforce development programs.
• Develop training pathways for craft employees, supervisors, project leaders, and emerging leaders.
• Partner with field and operational leadership to identify skill gaps and align training to business needs.
• Oversee onboarding, technical training, leadership development, safety training, and compliance-related learning.
• Track certifications, training records, and workforce readiness metrics.
• Support succession planning and long-term workforce development strategies.

Skills

Training design

Leadership development

Stakeholder collaboration

Presentation skills

Safety training

Technical training

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

NCCER Instructor (preferred)

SHRM/ATD credentials (preferred)

Job description

Brief Description

Training Manager

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee

TEC Industrial is seeking an experienced and driven Training Manager to lead workforce development across our growing industrial operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is passionate about developing craft professionals, strengthening frontline leadership, and building training programs that support safety, quality, and long-term growth.

As Training Manager, you will partner with operations, safety, and HR leadership to create and deliver high-impact training programs for craft, supervisory, and management employees. You'll play a key role in preparing our workforce for current project demands and future expansion across the Southeast.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of companywide training and workforce development programs.
• Develop training pathways for craft employees, supervisors, project leaders, and emerging leaders.
• Partner with field and operational leadership to identify skill gaps and align training to business needs.
• Oversee onboarding, technical training, leadership development, safety training, and compliance-related learning.
• Track certifications, training records, and workforce readiness metrics.
• Support succession planning and long-term workforce development strategies.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in industrial construction, training, workforce development, or operations leadership.
• Strong understanding of craft training, workforce readiness, and leadership development.
• Experience building or managing structured training programs, apprenticeship initiatives, or learning systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with field leadership, operations, safety, and HR teams.
• Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• NCCER Instructor, SHRM, ATD, Adult Learning or Workforce Development credentials preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Why Join TEC Industrial

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the development of a skilled industrial workforce. At TEC Industrial, you'll help shape training strategy, strengthen leadership pipelines, and support operational excellence across a growing organization.

Benefits

TEC Industrial offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and long-term success of our employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, and other company-sponsored programs for eligible employees.

TEC Industrial is an Equal Opportunity EVerify Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please let us know. TEC Industrial is committed to providing access and accommodation in accordance with applicable law.