Training Manager, Manufacturing & TPM Leader

Mars; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Short/Long-Term Disability

18 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Mars Petcare in Columbus, OH seeks a Training Manager to own site training and capability development within the Education & Training pillar, aligned to MSE/TPM practices. You will lead the E&T team, embed adult-learning principles, and drive trainer certification and equipment ownership across shifts.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to roll out training for new plant projects, monitor skill matrices, and manage the site training budget and partnerships.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing and in one or more areas of plant operations.
• 3+ years’ experience in Learning and Development related roles.
• Facilitation of classroom training and on-the-job training.
• Ability to travel as required between 10%-20% of time with region travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the E&T Pillar: site Pillar Leader, set strategy, develop pillar members, and execute PDCA-SDCA cycle for E&T methodologies.
• Embed Methodologies: Teach and coach teams on Adult Learning, Train the Trainer, Zero Loss culture, and equipment ownership.
• Collaborate and support other pillars’ needs to continuously develop site overall MSE capabilities.
• Project Training Support: Develop and execute training for new plant projects and equipment rollouts.
• Close Skill Gaps: Visualize and improve skill gaps based on losses across shifts and departments.
• Govern Standards & Data: Create Skill Matrix, standardized training records, and compliance tracking.
• External Partnerships: Coordinate with external training providers and vendors for specialized technical certifications.

Skills

Adult Learning

Train the Trainer

Facilitation

Learning & Development

Project Training

Cross-functional Collaboration

Travel up to 20%

OTE - E&T

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in a related area

Tools

AV Equipment

Job description

Mars Petcare in Columbus, OH seeks a Training Manager to own site training and capability development within the Education & Training pillar, aligned to MSE/TPM practices. You will lead the E&T team, embed adult-learning principles, and drive trainer certification and equipment ownership across shifts.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to roll out training for new plant projects, monitor skill matrices, and manage the site training budget and partnerships.