Training Manager

BENTELER Group; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Dental

Flexible Work Schedules

Health Savings Accounts

Vacation

Job summary

BENTELER Group in Shreveport is searching for a Training & Development professional to enhance operational training strategies. The candidate will lead onboarding programs, manage a comprehensive training record system, and promote safety compliance.

Ideal applicants have 5+ years in training within manufacturing, a strong background in organizational development, and excellent facilitation skills. This is a full-time permanent role with various benefits, including flexible work schedules and health savings accounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment relating to training.
• Proficient in creating SOPs and work instructions.
• Strong experience with hands-on training techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training strategies and plans.
• Lead onboarding and integrate new hires effectively.
• Oversee the training record system to track completions.

Skills

Training development

Organizational development

Facilitation skills

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in Training & Development or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

SAP

Job description

Division: BENTELER Steel/Tube

Functional Area: Maintenance

Career Level: Professional

Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time

Weekly Working Hours: 40.00

Required Languages: English

Requisition ID: 46775

Benefits: United States : 401(k) Match; United States : Dental; United States : Development; United States : Educational Assistance; United States : Flexible Work Schedules; United States : Health Savings Accounts; United States : Holidays; United States : Life & Disability; United States : Medical; United States : Training; United States : Vacation; United States : Vision; United States : Wealth Management Support

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the site training strategy, annual training plan, and role-based qualification matrices for operations, maintenance, logistics, and support functions.
• Lead onboarding and new-hire integration, ensuring required safety, quality, and job-specific training is completed prior to independent work.
• Create, review, and control training content (work instructions, SOPs, visual standards, OJT checklists, and assessments) in partnership with subject matter experts.
• Implement and sustain a standardized OJT/qualification process (job instruction, observation, sign-off, and re-qualification) to support consistent performance across shifts.
• Administer the training record system (LMS and/or SAP) to assign, track, and audit training completion, qualifications, and certifications.
• Support and reinforce EHS programs (including LOTO, mobile equipment, fall prevention, confined space, and PPE) by ensuring training is current, documented, and effective.
• Coordinate training related to new equipment, process changes, quality alerts, and incident corrective actions; ensure affected employees are trained prior to implementation.
• Facilitate classroom, hands‑on, and blended learning sessions; coordinate internal/external instructors and training logistics.
• Lead and develop site trainers/mentors; establish expectations, standard work, and coaching routines to ensure training quality and consistency.
• Conduct training needs analyses using performance data, audits, and stakeholder feedback; prioritize actions to close skill gaps and reduce variability.
• Partner with leaders on performance management by providing qualification status, competency assessments, and development plans for employees.
• Plan and schedule training to support production requirements (shift coverage, outages, new product launches), minimizing operational disruption.
• Coordinate cross-shift communications on training requirements, standards updates, and qualification progress to ensure consistent execution.
• Participate in 5S, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement activities by embedding standard work and problem‑solving into training content and coaching routines.

Financial Management

• Manage the training budget (materials, external providers, certifications, travel) and prepare cost estimates for annual plans, compliance needs, and improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and present training KPIs (completion, qualification coverage, overdue items, effectiveness measures) to site leadership and support audit readiness for internal/external reviews.
• Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels and translate operational requirements into clear learning objectives and training materials.
• Ability to function effectively within a matrix organization and influence without authority through partnership with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS.
• Ability to analyze training and performance data and explain results, risks, and actions in a clear and actionable manner.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Training & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Engineering, or related discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for training, qualification, or workforce development preferred. Steel mill/tube experience is a plus.
• Experience developing and delivering training (classroom and hands‑on) and managing site qualification programs, including assessments and sign‑off processes.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, standard work, problem‑solving, and safety/quality systems.
• Experience creating SOPs/work instructions and partnering on change management (new equipment/process changes) strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into clear training materials (SOPs, work instructions, visual standards, and OJT checklists).
• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) and/or SAP for training assignment, tracking, and reporting.
• Strong safety awareness with the ability to support compliance training and audit readiness.
• Detail oriented with proven ability to measure training effectiveness, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Be an active participant in developing and maintaining a culture of learning, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to coach and influence teams with varying levels of experience; strong facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to schedule training around production priorities and shift coverage.

Contact

Samantha Ann Metoyer
BENTELER Human Resources
Phone: [phone]