Industrial Electric Manufacturing
Manufacturing Training Supervisor
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
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About the role
- This role is responsible for driving consistent, high-quality training execution and maintaining the systems and logistics that keep training programs running seamlessly.
- The Manufacturing Training Supervisor escalates risks to training capacity or delivery timelines directly to the Learning Program Manager.
Responsibilities
- Lead & Develop the Manufacturing Training Team
- Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of 6-10 Manufacturing Training Specialists - owning staffing decisions, attendance management, performance feedback, corrective action, and professional development planning.
- Own end-to-end training scheduling across all programs, value streams, and site facilities - coordinating dates, times, cohorts, and instructor assignments to maximize throughput and minimize production disruption.
- Book and manage training rooms, workstations, equipment, and materials needed to support each training event.
- Maintain a master training calendar and provide regular schedule updates to operations leadership and the broader Talent Development team.
- Deliver Training & Assess Competency
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EHS leadership to conduct training needs analyses, identify skill gaps, and align training priorities with current operational goals.
- Apply training evaluation frameworks (e.g., Kirkpatrick Model) to measure program effectiveness and drive data-informed improvements.
- Partner with EHS and Quality teams to support compliance audits, corrective actions, and any training-related findings.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in training and facilitation.
- Experience delivering instructor-led and hands-on technical training in a production setting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with frontline employees, production supervisors, and senior leadership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including experience building and maintaining scheduling tools in Excel or Outlook.
- Knowledge of quality systems, inspection standards, and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and standardized work instructions.
- Experience coordinating training logistics across multiple shifts, departments, or production sites.
- Bachelor's level degree or equivalent in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field - or equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on manufacturing experience.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, schedules, and priorities simultaneously.
- Qualifications - Preferred
- 2+ years of supervisory, lead, or team coordination experience in a training, operations, or manufacturing context.
- Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS) at a program or administrative level, including scheduling, enrollment, and reporting.
- Background in instructional design or training program development using ADDIE or similar frameworks.
Benefits
- Escalate risks to training capacity, certification timelines, or delivery commitments to the Learning Program Manager.
- Model best practices in adult learning delivery, maintaining a high standard for Specialist instruction through observation and coaching.
- Oversee the design, development, and ongoing improvement of training materials including job aids, SOPs, assessments, and e-learning content.
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