Workforce Capability & Training Leader

Appvion, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Appvion, Inc. Workforce Capability & Training Manager strengthens the capability of operations by building clear standards, practical learning systems, and confident frontline leaders.

This role connects production training, leadership development, and digital enablement so teams can execute safely, consistently, and with greater speed and accountability. The role focuses on production competency, frontline leadership development, and operational capability with digital tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, training, or leadership development.
• Experience building training programs, competency standards, or learning systems.
• Comfortable using digital tools, data, and AI-enabled resources to improve training.
• Demonstrated ability to develop frontline leaders and supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen production team competency and standard work with clear expectations.
• Develop a structured frontline leadership curriculum for coaching and accountability.
• Scale digital enablement and continuous improvement across shifts and sites.
• Provide leaders with visibility to capability gaps, training needs, and qualification readiness.
• Bridge training, leader capability, and standard work to measurable safety, quality, and productivity outcomes.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Change leadership

Digital tools adoption

AI-enabled resources awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations, manufacturing, organizational development, human resources, education, or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Appvion, Inc. Workforce Capability & Training Manager strengthens the capability of operations by building clear standards, practical learning systems, and confident frontline leaders.

This role connects production training, leadership development, and digital enablement so teams can execute safely, consistently, and with greater speed and accountability. The role focuses on production competency, frontline leadership development, and operational capability with digital tools.