Manufacturing & Operations Training Manager

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Position: Production Training Manager Location: Lumentum Thailand, Navanakorn – Pathum Thani Department: Productions Reports To: Senior Director, Operations Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and passionate Manufacturing Training Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training and workforce capability programs across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring employees possess the technical, operational, quality, safety, and compliance competencies required to support business objectives, manufacturing excellence, and operational readiness. The Manufacturing Training Manager will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, HR, and Production leaders to build a high-performance learning culture while driving workforce development, compliance training, and skills enhancement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing training, learning and development, competency management, instructional design, and organizational capability building within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Training Strategy & Workforce Capability Development Develop and execute the manufacturing training strategy aligned with business goals and operational requirements. Establish and maintain training frameworks, competency matrices, certification programs, and employee development pathways. Partner with Operations leadership to identify workforce capability gaps and implement development plans. Lead workforce upskilling and reskilling initiatives to support business growth and operational transformation. Drive a culture of continuous learning and employee development throughout the organization. Training Program Management Design, develop, implement, and evaluate manufacturing training programs for operators, technicians, supervisors, and leaders. Manage onboarding, orientation, technical skills, cross-training, and certification programs. Ensure training content remains current, effective, and aligned with operational requirements. Coordinate training schedules and resources to support production demands while minimizing operational disruption. Measure training effectiveness and implement continuous improvements based on feedback and business outcomes. Technical & Operational Training Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to develop technical training programs and work instruction certifications. Support new product introduction (NPI), process changes, automation projects,and technology deployment through effective training programs. Ensure employees are qualified and certified to perform assigned tasks and manufacturing processes. Support knowledge transfer and best practice sharing across manufacturing functions. Compliance, Quality & Safety Training Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and industry standards. Manage training programs related to EHS, Quality Systems, ISO standards, Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), and other compliance requirements. Maintain training records, certification status, and audit-ready documentation. Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of training-related findings. Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, ethics, and compliance. Learning Systems & Training Administration Manage Learning Management Systems , training databases, competency tracking, and certification records. Develop dashboards and reports to monitor training effectiveness, compliance status, and workforce readiness. Ensure training documentation is accurate, standardized, and maintained according to company requirements. Utilize data analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and develop the manufacturing training team. Build strong partnerships with Operations, Engineering, Quality, HR, and site leadership teams. Support talent development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives. Drive employee engagement through learning and development programs. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement & Organizational Development Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to workforce capability, training efficiency, and learning effectiveness. Implement best practices in adult learning, instructional design, and manufacturing training methodologies. Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives through capability-building programs. Benchmark training programs against industry best practices and recommend improvements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Organizational Development, or related field. Minimum 8–10 years of experience in training, learning & development, workforce capability, or manufacturing training environments. Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience managing training teams or learning functions. Experience in electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, optical, automotive, or high-tech manufacturing environments is preferred. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, technical training systems, competency management, and adult learning principles. Experience supporting ISO, RBA, EHS, and quality compliance training requirements. Experience with Learning Management Systems, training databases, and learning technologies. Strong project management, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Good command of English communication. Preferred Competencies Learning & Development Leadership Manufacturing Training & Workforce Capability Development Adult Learning & Instructional Design Leadership & Team Development Change Management Stakeholder Management Compliance & Audit Readiness Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Data Analytics & Training Effectiveness Measurement Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving Working Conditions Work in both office and manufacturing production environments. Regular interaction with production employees, supervisors, engineering teams, and site leadership. May require flexibility to support multiple shifts and training activities based on operational needs. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.