Training Manager (Manufacturing), Tate Flooring

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Duration of role: Permanent

Number of Position: 1

Reporting to: President, Tate Americas

Location: Red Lion, PA

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Training Manager is responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving the site training strategy to ensure a competent, compliant, and high-performing workforce. The role owns the full training lifecycle, including training frameworks, program design, content development, delivery, governance, and reporting, supporting operational excellence, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Do

Training Strategy & Framework

• Define and implement a site-wide training strategy aligned with operational, safety, quality, and business objectives.

• Establish and maintain a structured training framework including onboarding, job-specific, compliance, and development training.

• Embed training systems into daily operations to support long-term workforce capability.

Program Design & Competency Management

• Develop and maintain skills matrices and competency frameworks across all manufacturing functions.

• Design role-based training program with clear proficiency levels and assessment criteria.

• Identify current and future skills gaps to support workforce development and succession planning.

Training Content Development

• Develop, standardize, and maintain training materials including SOP-based modules, work instructions, visual aids, and assessment tools.

• Ensure training content is accurate, standardized, and aligned to shop-floor practices.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to validate technical and compliance-related content.

Training Delivery & Execution

• Coordinate and support departmental trainers and supervisors to ensure consistent training delivery across shifts.

• Manage classroom, on-the-job, and blended learning delivery methods.
• Ensure effective induction and onboarding program for new employees.

Governance, Compliance & Systems

• Implement and manage training tracking systems or Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, quality, and internal training requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records to support audit readiness and IMS requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to training and competency.

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Define, monitor, and report on training KPIs including completion rates, competency attainment, and time to competence.
• Provide regular training performance reports to site leadership highlighting risks, gaps, and improvement actions.
• Use data insights to drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness.

Additional Expectation

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Training, Education, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline.

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience designing and implementing training systems and competency frameworks.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety training requirements.
• Experience in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) or training tracking tools.

What You’ll Get

• Pay range: $120,000 USD to $140,000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.

• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership and strive for excellence.

Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.

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