Manager, Technical Training Program

divh2Manager, Technical Training Program / h2pJob Type : Full-Time / ppLocation Type : Hybrid / ppPrimary Location : Maryville, Tennessee, US / ppNewell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, Sharpie and Yankee Candle - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action : Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impactsupported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. / ppWe are looking for an experienced technical training manager to join the Newell Brands supply chain team who will lead the development and launch of a companywide technical training program to increase the capabilities of the shop floor workforce across multiple Business Units globally. The manager hired for this role will be responsible to develop a program that trains technicians and technical operators within Newell Brands various business units. The technical training strategy will include working with external vendors to assess and train Newell Brands employees while building, staffing, developing content for internal regional training centers. The manager will engage with internal customers such as, human resources, site leadership, business unit leadership, global automation group, engineering center for collaboration, and PEAK group to ensure training is aligned and meets stakeholders needs. The candidate must be self-directed and have experience managing technical multi-craft training programs with multiple stakeholders. The right candidate will be passionate about developing people, training a technical workforce, and helping Newell Brands lead the way as an amazing place to work, grow, and thrive. / ppThis position will be based out of Maryville, TN and requires up to 25% travel. / ph3Job Responsibilities / h3ulliEffectively manage team of technical trainers / liliAssess instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on employee skills and KPIs / liliDesign and develop training programs based on a formal skills assessment (outsourced and / or in-house) / liliTrain develop the skills and capabilities within the organization and Business Units required to enable our automation strategy and retention goals. / liliTraining program course content will include hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, blueprint schematics reading, motion control, motor controls sensors, plc, automation controls, automation maintenance, maintenance planning, and other maintenance and engineering specialties. / liliCommunicate with site and business unit leadership to develop, coordinate, and train employees / liliUse known education principles and stay up to date on new training methods and techniques / liliLiaise with industry experts / liliDevelop technical course content both for novices and experts / liliTrain production employees to perform autonomous maintenance tasks required to increase uptime and OEE. / liliWork with business units to support pay for performance strategy and support as a primary means to develop and validate skills / liliManage all certifications, training schedules, vendor training, testing and archive all training records / liliCommission regional training centers through the development of specifications for standard trainers, defining classroom technology platforms, developing vendor partnerships, and working with local teams to contract classroom buildout. / liliExplore opportunities to use available grant money for training expenses / li / ulh3Skills and Qualifications / h3ulliExcellent presentation and communication skills both written and verbal. / liliDemonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously / liliComputer skills to include MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Word. / liliTeamwork and project management skills / liliProven ability to complete a full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate) / liliExperience with e-learning platforms / liliStrong communication skills / liliKnowledge of web-based learning platforms and modern educational techniques / liliGeneral knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, blueprint schematics reading, motion control, motor controls sensors, plc, automation controls, automation maintenance, maintenance planning, and other maintenance and engineering specialties / li / ulh3Education and Experience / h3ulli5 years experience with technical training programs in a production or manufacturing environment / lili2 years experience managing training programs / liliMaintenance / Engineering background / liliBachelors degree is required. Engineering Degree preferred in either Mechanical or Electrical discipline / li / ulpNewell Brands (NASDAQ : NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmers, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled are encouraged to apply. / p / div