Operations Training Manager (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Burbank, California, United States; standard office and manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment.

Salary: $140,700–$182,700 per year, with potential eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets, including aircraft, satellite, unmanned aerial system, and medical applications.

What you will do

• Lead and direct trainers while identifying employee skill and knowledge gaps across production lines and shifts.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Human Resources, subject matter experts, process owners, and business stakeholders to define learning goals and outcomes.
• Design and develop performance-focused training content, manuals, learning tools, practice activities, and scenario-based learning for new and current operators.
• Analyze process variations and content gaps, then build mechanisms to manage process changes with stakeholder groups.
• Ensure manufacturing training programs, practices, data, and records meet quality and audit requirements.
• Administer the Burbank site Learning Management System, including course structures, assignments, user information, and training records.

Requirements

• At least four years of relevant experience in organizational development or training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public or classroom presentation experience.
• Computer proficiency and experience with standard business applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing processes and principles, with strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams across multiple sites and organizational levels.
• A bachelor’s degree in technology, business, human resources, training, or a related field is preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with machining, fabrication, mechanical assembly, and testing.
• Experience implementing and maintaining a Learning Management System.
• Proficiency in Storyline or another LMS add-on.
• Experience leading large-group training sessions and designing course curricula.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning on the first day of the month.
• Fifteen days of paid time off accruing from the first day of employment and twelve paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Safety-focused, drug-free manufacturing workplace using Lean techniques and required PPE.
• Employment is subject to a satisfactory background check; FAA-sensitive positions require participation in a random drug-test pool.