Training Manager / Coordinator - Cadillac Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Cadillac, MI is seeking a Training Manager / Coordinator to design and deliver technical training for manufacturing personnel. You will coordinate external vendors, manage the LMS, and perform needs assessments to close skill gaps while ensuring safety and quality training compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in training, strong adult learning and instructional design knowledge, plus excellent communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years in training development and delivery, manufacturing/industrial preferred.
• Experience with needs assessments and program development.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning and instructional design.
• Experience with LMS and training technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical training programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Coordinate external training vendors and ensure alignment with company needs.
• Manage the learning management system (LMS) for tracking employee training records.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development opportunities.
• Create and update training materials, including presentations, manuals, and job aids.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and performance metrics.
• Onboard new manufacturing employees with essential safety and operational training.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant safety and quality training regulations.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Education/HR/Business)

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Training Manager / Coordinator | Cadillac, MI

Salary Range: $65,000 - $103,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in training manager / coordinator? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Cadillac seeking experienced Training Manager / Coordinators to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Cadillac that are adding Training Manager / Coordinators to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical training programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Coordinate external training vendors and ensure alignment with company needs.
• Manage the learning management system (LMS) for tracking employee training records.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development opportunities.
• Create and update training materials, including presentations, manuals, and job aids.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and performance metrics.
• Onboard new manufacturing employees with essential safety and operational training.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant safety and quality training regulations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in training development and delivery, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven ability to conduct training needs assessments and develop effective training programs.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other training technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) administration.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles.
• Certification in instructional design (e.g., CPTD, ATD).
• Bilingual proficiency (especially Spanish).
• Project management experience.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Training Manager, Learning & Development Manager, L&D Manager, Training Coordinator, Learning Coordinator, Instructional Design Manager, Training Lead, Employee Development Manager, Organizational Development Manager, Talent Development Manager, Learning Specialist, Training and Development Specialist, Corporate Trainer, Workforce Development Manager

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.