Training Manager

Sazerac; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sazerac is seeking an experienced Training Manager at Northwest Ordinance Distillery to lead learning and development in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will build programs, manage onboarding, and drive regulatory compliance with operations leadership.

This role focuses on skill-gap analysis, structured curricula, and measuring training impact across teams, with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in training, learning and development, or workforce development.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training delivery methods.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs that support operational performance, compliance, and employee development.
• Create and maintain structured training matrices, onboarding programs, and frontline development plans.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), track training completion, and monitor training effectiveness metrics.
• Facilitate leadership development, skills training, and workforce development initiatives across manufacturing teams.
• Partner with operations leadership to identify skill gaps and align training programs with business goals.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Training delivery

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Alchemy LMS

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, Western Son Vodka and more. We’re proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Northwest Ordinance Distillery (NOD) is seeking an experienced Training Manager to lead learning and development initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for building and managing training programs that support employee development, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. The Training Manager will partner closely with operations leadership to identify skill gaps, develop structured learning programs, and foster a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement training programs that support operational performance, compliance, and employee development
• Create and maintain structured training matrices, onboarding programs, and frontline development plans
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), track training completion, and monitor training effectiveness metrics
• Facilitate leadership development, skills training, and workforce development initiatives across manufacturing teams
• Partner with operations leadership to identify skill gaps and align training programs with business goals

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in training, learning and development, or workforce development
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training delivery methods
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in manufacturing, production, or CPG environments
• Experience with Alchemy LMS or similar learning management systems
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or certifications in training or instructional design

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $96,000 to $120,000 yearly. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.