Operations Training Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing

About the role

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Training Manager at our Burbank, CA location.

Job Summary

The Operations Training Manager leads and directs a team of trainers to determine training objectives for employees by identifying skill and/or knowledge gaps. The Operations Training Manager is accountable for maintaining a safe working environment, developing training, and measuring the effectiveness of the training. Supervision may include the management of employees on more than one shift.

Will work closely with and support the Quality, Manufacturing and Human Resources departments to identify training needs and resources. Develop, maintain, and update course curriculums, coordinate and assist in the development of training materials, and support delivery of training.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and business teams to identify goals and outcomes for learning experiences.
• Design and develop performance-focused training content for new and current operators.
• Develop learning tools, performance support mechanisms, practice activities, scenario-based learning.
• Develop training manuals and materials.
• Perform quality checks to ensure learning experience standards are met.
• Work directly with technical Operations teams, process owners and stakeholders to perform baseline on current content formats and processes.
• Identify variations and perform gap analysis to analyze/verify standard guidance needed in partnership with subject matter experts.
• Build mechanisms to manage specific process changes with stakeholder groups
• Ensure manufacturing training programs, practices, and data are compliant with quality and audit requirements and meet the training needs of various production lines
• Configure/maintain curriculum for various training groups
• Update current content based on organizational needs and compliance requirements
• Develop and manage KPIs for training effectiveness
• Accountable for maintenance of training records
• Lead the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) for the Burbank site
• Establish course structure for assigned projects within the LMS
• Maintain training records, assignments, user information
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Non-Essential Functions

• Leading large group trainings sessions
• Designing course curriculum
• Proficiency in Storyline or another LMS add-on

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 4 years' relevant experience in an Organizational Development or Training capacity required. (Preferred if individual has machining, fabrication, mechanical assembly & test experience.)
• Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communications skills, especially in a public or classroom setting. Proficiency in computer skills and standard business application software (i.e., Microsoft Office). Previous experience with LMS implementation and maintenance preferred. Conversant in Lean manufacturing processes and principles.
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated team with members at different sites, establish and maintain relationships with internal customers at all levels. Ability to partner with others to develop and implement strategic plans related to future training. Ability to work independently and organize effectively. Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree, Technology, Business, Human Resources, or Training is preferred

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

• We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.
• We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines.
• Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

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Salary range

$140,700 - $182,700. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.