Manufacturing Training and development Manager

About The Goodkind Co

Founded in 2010 and based in the Austin area, Goodkind is a leading manufacturer of clean and green personal care and beauty products. Goodkind specializes in natural deodorant, skincare, and facial care products. The company has a wealth of experience in the formulation of these products and can develop according to a variety of guidelines from consumer organizations such as Ecocert to EWG, to retailers such as Credo or Sephora.

Goodkind is a certified B Corporation. As such, we balance purpose and profit, considering the impact of decisions across associates, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. Goodkind believes by following this central multi-stakeholder approach, we are creating optimal value for each stakeholder while leaving the world a better place. 

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Director, Operational Excellence, the Training Manager is responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of technical training needs within our manufacturing plant. You must be able to develop and conduct training required for new and existing employees and contractors with respect to general compliance, standard work, procedures, and task related activities. You will be required to perform ongoing assessment of current curricula for appropriateness of training types and content. You will be required to facilitate plant wide programs such as new employee orientation. Responsible for the site technical training programs with an emphasis on the manufacturing and warehouse areas.

The Training Manager will lead the expansion of our new training and development division. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit and oversee the creation and implementation of training courses and programs designed to enhance employee and business performance. Key responsibilities include assessing training needs, designing and managing effective training programs, and evaluating their outcomes. The Training Manager will collaborate closely with various departments and subject matter experts to ensure that our training initiatives align with the company's strategic goals and our commitment to an excellent organization.

What you'll do

• Manager/Leader Competencies:
• Vision: Communication and Business Innovation
• Talent and Teams: Talent Management and Teamwork
• Results: Play to Win
• Character: High drive and sense of urgency
• Mechanical Aptitude, communication skills 

Key Responsibilities:

Training Needs Assessment: Creatively conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and plan the training and development needs of our employees. Collaborate with department heads and organizational leaders to determine learning needs of our employees and revenue generating opportunities.

Training Program Design and Development: Design and develop effective training courses and programs that address the needs of our customers. Work with internal associates and external vendors to create curriculum, to include participant and facilitator guides, job aids/materials, delivery methods and other educational content. Incorporate blended training modalities, such as instructor-led, e-learning, workshops, simulations, and on-the-job training. Edit and update content on a regular cadence.

Implementation and Delivery: Ensure content and delivery aligns with company goals and meets CE standards set forth. Oversee the implementation of training programs, ensuring they are delivered effectively and efficiently. Organize and deliver training sessions, workshops, and seminars. Support logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and participant communications. Coordinate with external trainers or consultants when necessary.

Evaluation, Feedback, and Improvement: Develop and implement evaluation methods to measure the effectiveness of training programs. Collect and analyze feedback from participants to assess learning outcomes and training impact. Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of trainers and training programs. Collect feedback from participants and make necessary adjustments to improve training quality. Track and report on training outcomes and ROI.

Team Leadership: Lead training and