Training Manager / Coordinator - Kalamazoo Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Training Manager / Coordinator to design and deliver programs for manufacturing personnel, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role partners with internal teams and external training providers to close skill gaps, maintain records, and drive continual improvement of training initiatives across shifts and sites.

Salary ranges from $66,000 to $104,000 depending on experience, with opportunities to advance within West

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Coordinate external training providers and manage vendor relationships.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development opportunities.
• Maintain accurate training records and employee qualification matrices.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and implement improvements.
• Create and update training materials, including manuals, presentations, and job aids.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and regulatory training requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Training Manager / Coordinator | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $66,000 - $104,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in training manager / coordinator? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Kalamazoo seeking experienced Training Manager / Coordinators.

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 partner with manufacturers across Kalamazoo seeking Training Manager / Coordinators who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for all levels of manufacturing personnel.
• Coordinate external training providers and manage vendor relationships.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development opportunities.
• Maintain accurate training records and employee qualification matrices.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and implement improvements.
• Create and update training materials, including manuals, presentations, and job aids.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and regulatory training requirements.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Learning & Development Manager,L&D Manager,Training Specialist,Instructional Design Manager,Workforce Development Manager,Organizational Development Specialist,Employee Training Coordinator,Talent Development Manager,Training and Development Manager,Learning Experience 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.