Training program manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Training Manager

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way. Make an impact! We are looking for a candidate who is able to work remote out of one of our corporate offices located in Chicago, IL, Merrillville, IN or Meriden, CT. The Opportunity The Training Manager will play a key role in building and scaling Tradebe's centralized learning and development function across the organization. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on designing, delivering, and continuously improving training programs that support employees at all levels, with a strong emphasis on our operational workforce. As a newly created position, this role offers a unique opportunity to craft and grow the role while building a centralized learning function. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and execution, along with strong cross-functional partnership. Reporting to the Talent Director, this role will work closely with them to bring the training strategy to life, translating business needs into practical, scalable learning solutions. The ideal candidate is eager to build and thrives in a fast-paced environment where they can create structure, drive initiatives forward, and make a visible impact across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the build and rollout of Tradebe's centralized training framework across the organization
• Partner with business leaders across functions to identify training needs, skill gaps, and performance improvement opportunities
• Design, develop, and implement training programs across the business
• Ensure training content is consistent, practical, and aligned across all sites, departments, and functions
• Partner closely with EH&S to align on safety and compliance training needs, ensuring coordination without direct ownership of EH&S training programs
• Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS), including course assignments, tracking, reporting, and documentation
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics; use insights to continuously improve programs
• Coordinate training logistics including scheduling, materials, and communication
• Support employee growth by helping build scalable programs for onboarding, technical skill development, and leadership capability building
• Provide guidance to managers on training best practices and reinforcement of learning on the job
• Support vendor-led training programs, certifications, and external learning partnerships
• Contribute to the development of learning standards, processes, content creation, and tools to ensure consistency and scalability across the organization
• Facilitate in-person, virtual training sessions, and workshops, as needed
• Stay current on emerging learning trends, tools, and technologies (including AI) and identify opportunities to enhance training effectiveness, scalability, and efficiency

Required Qualifications must have

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 35 years of experience in Learning & Development, training, or instructional design
• Experience supporting or training frontline operational employees (e.g., industrial, manufacturing, logistics, environmental services, or similar industries)
• Experience designing and delivering training programs
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills (in-person and virtual)
• Ability to translate business needs into practical training solutions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to measure and improve training effectiveness
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications nice to have

• Experience with SuccessFactors LMS or similar learning platforms
• Experience building or scaling training programs from the ground up
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and modern learning methodologies

Why Tradebe is Right for You

Competitive pay and benefits Student loan repayment assistance Generous vacation and sick plans Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision 401k Retirement match Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Health savings accounts (HSA) Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities Leadership opportunities Great work environment and culture And MORE!