Training Manager, Manufacturing

Ethos; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Ethos is seeking a Training Manager, Manufacturing to lead onboarding and ongoing skills and compliance training across the organization. You will partner with department leaders to identify role‑specific skills and timelines, deliver structured onboarding for new hires company-wide, including safety protocols and blueprints reading.

The role emphasizes OSHA compliance and maintaining training records, with collaboration across engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Education, Business or related field
• 3–5 years of training, learning & development experience
• Experience delivering cross‑department training; production exposure a plus
• Ability to design and deliver hands‑on technical training
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Basic shop math and ability to read blueprints
• Strong organizational skills and record keeping
• Attention to quality and pride in workmanship

Responsibilities

• Prepare onboarding schedules and training checklists with department leaders
• Deliver structured onboarding covering skills, safety, and policies
• Administer assessments and sign off on readiness for independent work
• Design ongoing skills training across all departments
• Develop and maintain compliance training curricula (OSHA, PPE, etc.)
• Track training records, certifications, and renewal schedules
• Coordinate training for new equipment and process changes
• Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Training & development

Multi-department training

Hands-on technical training

OSHA compliance

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Documentation & records

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Education/Business

Job description

Training Manager, Manufacturing

The Training Manager, Manufacturing leads onboarding and ongoing skills and compliance training across the organization, ensuring employees in all departments are trained efficiently, safely, and in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

·Prepare new hire onboarding schedules and training checklists by partnering with department leaders across the organization to identify role‑specific skills and timelines.

·Deliver structured onboarding training for new employees company-wide, covering department‑specific skills and procedures, safety protocols, and company policies. For production roles, this includes topics such as blueprint and specification reading, hand‑held MIG welding technique, assembly procedures, and safe use of equipment.

·Administer internal skills assessments, including role‑specific tests, and evaluate new hire readiness through hands‑on observation before sign‑off on independent work.

·Design and deliver ongoing skills training for employees across all departments to reinforce quality workmanship, problem resolution, and job‑specific proficiency.

·Develop and maintain compliance training curricula company‑wide, including OSHA requirements, personal protective equipment use, overhead crane operation, hazard identification, and other regulatory or policy‑driven training.

·Track and manage training records, certifications, and renewal schedules across the organization to ensure company‑wide compliance and audit readiness.

·Coordinate training for new equipment, tooling, systems, or process changes in partnership with engineering, operations, and other department leaders.

·Evaluate training effectiveness across departments through assessments, observation, and performance metrics; adjust programs based on results.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or related fieldrequired.
• 3-5 years of experience in training, learning & development, or a related role.
• Experience delivering training across multiple departments or functions preferred; familiarity with production processes such as welding, metal fabrication/assembly, or related work is a plus.
• Proven ability to design and deliver hands‑on technical training across a variety of departments and job functions.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry‑specific compliance requirements.
• Basic understanding of shop math and ability to read blueprints, specifications, and follow procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, including managing training records and certification tracking.
• Attention to quality and pride in workmanship.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development