Training Manager

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

Helps drive company values and philosophy and ensures all training, development, and performance management activities are strategically linked to the organization’s mission and vision. Specializes in performance development and learning delivery of brand and service-related topics. Plans and executes key learning delivery and leadership development activities. Facilitates and/or delivers specified training, including core required training and training for hourly employees, supervisors, and leaders. Acts as subject matter expert on leadership development tools and resources, educating all leaders on their resources and assisting in their development as requested/appropriate.

Monitors compliance of all required training, including training programs for new hires, training initiatives, and works directly with HR and Operations Leaders to drive compliance for all required training. Understands and utilizes learning technology platforms and oversees Learning Coordinator responsibilities to support ESG training needs. Verifies programs/processes are effectively implemented to accomplish objectives in alignment with broader business objectives. Conducts needs assessments, partners with subject matter experts to identify appropriate content and delivery methods of both custom and 3rd party training programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Develop and implement training and development programs that support the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Evaluate and assess individual employee training needs and create a plan to address those needs.
• Develop and maintain training materials and resources.
• Monitor and track training program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team to ensure effective execution of training and development programs.
• Design and deliver presentations and workshops to employees.
• Manage and coordinate external training providers.
• Maintain and update training records.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve employee engagement.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of training and development programs.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and developments.

Will directly or indirectly supervise employees or subcontractor personnel directly supporting the training development and management processes. The Training Manager will directly work with senior business leaders. Travel is primarily local, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and minimum of five years’ experience in an equivalent or similar role.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project. Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, professional documents, technical manuals, and Company policies/procedures. Must have effective/solid and professional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to rapidly obtain, sort, filter, and analyze large volumes of data.

Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and willingness and ability to multi-task. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and smartphones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate, such as in an office environment.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.