Training Manager

Are you a Training Manager looking for a new opportunity? Our client is looking for an experienced Training Manager to join their family run business. the successful candidate will design, implement, and oversee training programs that help employees develop the skills and knowledge required to perform their jobs effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop training programmes that align with the organisation’s objectives, goals, and values. This includes creating training materials, selecting appropriate training methodologies, and choosing effective delivery methods.
• Manage the onboarding process for new employees, collecting feedback to identify areas for improvement and enhance the overall onboarding experience.
• Responsible for delivering training through classroom instruction, online courses, and other learning methods, ensuring content is relevant, engaging, and impactful.
• Track training completion to ensure all employees are trained in their respective roles. Identify training gaps, missed deadlines, and remediate overdue training to maintain a safe environment, assure quality, and ensure employees are properly skilled, even with changing requirements.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programmes through post-training evaluations, performance data analysis, and feedback from participants and stakeholders.
• Oversee department objectives by managing staff, planning, and evaluating departmental activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of training programmes by integrating new methods, technologies, and best practices, while keeping up-to-date with industry trends to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Work closely with managers, subject matter experts, and other key stakeholders to align training programmes with organisational objectives. Collaborate with employees, HR teams, and management to ensure training goals are met.
• Support the periodic audit of recruitment suppliers to ensure compliance with procedures and legislation.
• Assist in community engagement efforts, including supporting school and college visits.
• Establish and maintain training KPI performance reports for both Fresh and Added Value sectors.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in a hands-on training role, such as a Training Specialist, Trainer, or similar position, ideally within a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Professional certification in Training, HR, or a related field.
• Experience in managing a team successfully, fostering a positive work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to assess training effectiveness and make data-driven improvements.
• Excellent at building relationships with employees and understanding their individual learning needs.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design.
• A strong understanding of the organisation’s culture, values, policies, and procedures.
• Keeping up to date with the latest trends and best practices in training and development.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements surrounding employee development and training.

Skills Needed:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire employees to achieve training objectives.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems and other training software.
• Creative thinking to develop engaging and effective training solutions.

Does this sound like you? With great career paths and many opportunities what is stopping you from applying? Looking forward to hearing from you!!