US Training Manager - Operations & Production (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

US Training Manager (Manufacturing): Designing and leading structured training and development programs for hourly production team members across U.S. operations with an accent on onboarding and cross-training. Focus on building 30-60-90 day onboarding experiences and sustainable skill validation processes to improve retention and operational continuity.

Location: Must be based in Leawood, KS, USA, with 30-40% travel to U.S. manufacturing and distribution sites

Company

hirify.global is a global manufacturer of premium ropes with a footprint including manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and R&D centers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and standardize a 30-60-90 day onboarding program for all hourly and production roles.
• Develop cross-training matrices and certification processes to enable workforce flexibility and reduce single-point dependency.
• Build and maintain role-based training materials and job instruction guides across various sites.
• Partner with Safety and Quality leaders to integrate safe work practices into all training modules.
• Track and analyze training effectiveness through metrics such as retention and time to proficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in training, manufacturing operations, or workforce development.
• Proven experience working with hourly/production teams in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or Operations (or 6 years of relevant experience).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and skills development.

Nice to have

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
• 100% company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Competitive compensation package including a bonus program.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.