Training Manager, Factory Operations

About the Role

Aalo is seeking a hands-on Training Manager to build and lead a best-in-class training and qualification program for Factory Operations and Engineering. This role will establish the systems, standards, and culture required to ensure employees are trained, qualified, and prepared to perform safely, consistently, and compliantly.

You will own the full training lifecycle-from onboarding and role-based qualification to continuing education and leadership development. You will set clear qualification standards, protect examination integrity, develop and coach instructors, maintain accurate training records, and proactively identify workforce capability needs as our factory scales.

Training is foundational to safe, high-quality operations. By coordinating with corporate training, the ideal candidate combines operational credibility, instructional expertise, and a continuous-improvement mindset to deliver practical, engaging training that enables exceptional performance on the factory floor.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a scalable training and qualification program for Factory Operations and Engineering.
• Develop and deliver effective classroom, hands-on, and on-the-job training for roles ranging from factory operators-including welders, waterjet, and CNC technicians-to engineers and frontline leaders.
• Establish and maintain role-based qualification cards, assessment criteria, training records, and recertification requirements.
• Own training governance, including qualification standards, examination integrity, instructor qualification and performance, and documentation quality.
• Build and scale onboarding, new-process training, delta training, cross-training, and continuing-training programs.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Operations leaders to assess training needs, identify skill gaps, and prioritize development plans aligned with business and production goals.
• Translate operational changes, process improvements, quality findings, and lessons learned into clear, timely training solutions.
• Develop and coach subject-matter experts and instructors to deliver consistent, high-quality training across shifts and teams.
• Use training data and feedback to measure effectiveness, improve learner performance, and strengthen operational capability.
• Foster a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous learning throughout the organization.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience leading training, qualification, or workforce-development programs in a manufacturing, industrial, or other operationally rigorous environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing and influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience delivering both classroom-based and on-the-job training.
• Strong knowledge of adult-learning principles, instructional design, competency-based qualification, and Learning Management System (LMS) administration.
• Experience building training systems that support safety, quality, compliance, and operational performance.
• Familiarity with continuous-improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, and the ability to apply them to training and organizational development.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to earn trust and engage employees at every level of the organization.
• Strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced factory environment.
• A proactive, accountable leadership style and a genuine commitment to creating the best training program in the industry.

Requirements

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on technical level
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.
• Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.