Talent Management Organizational Development Manager - Onsite Sumter, SC Plant

Are you ready to lead the charge in building a high-performance learning culture on the manufacturing floor? As the Training and Organizational Development Manager, you will drive the plant’s training and capability strategy, ensuring alignment between workforce development, operational excellence, and business objectives. In this leadership role, you will shape and sustain a comprehensive approach to training—spanning technical skills, safety, quality, and leadership development—while serving as a strategic partner to plant leadership. You will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of training programs that elevate performance, strengthen leadership capability, and enable a skilled, adaptable workforce. Through strong partnerships, data-driven insights, and a focus on continuous improvement, you will play a critical role in advancing plant performance and long-term organizational success.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Lead and execute the plant’s training and organizational development strategy, aligning workforce capabilities with operational and business goals

Own and continuously improve the manufacturing floor training and certification framework to ensure workforce readiness and compliance

Partner with production, maintenance, safety, and quality leaders to identify skill gaps and prioritize high-impact training initiatives

Develop and implement leadership development programs that strengthen supervisor and manager effectiveness

Build a culture of learning by promoting employee development, engagement, and accountability at all levels of the organization

Oversee and develop a team of trainers, ensuring high-quality delivery of on-the-job and classroom training programs

Drive training effectiveness through KPIs, using data and insights to improve performance, safety, and productivity outcomes

Lead workforce development initiatives, including apprenticeships and external partnerships, to build sustainable talent pipelines

Ensure training systems, documentation, and processes support audit readiness, compliance, and operational excellence

Translate strategy into execution by setting clear goals, fostering ownership, building strong cross-functional partnerships, and driving continuous improvement

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes, hearing protection, etc.

The job is within a climate-controlled environment.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in training, learning & development, or organizational development, preferably within a manufacturing environment

Experience managing manufacturing floor or technical training programs, including certification and skills development frameworks

Proven experience leading teams or managing cross-functional training initiatives that drive measurable improvements in workforce capability and performance

Skills & Competencies

Strong expertise in designing, implementing, and sustaining training and organizational development programs aligned with business objectives

Ability to assess skill gaps, conduct training needs analysis, and prioritize development initiatives that impact operational performance

Experience managing training systems, documentation, and compliance requirements, ensuring audit readiness

Proven success driving process improvements in training delivery, onboarding, and workforce capability development

Data-driven approach with the ability to measure training effectiveness using KPIs and translate insights into continuous improvement actions

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Leadership & Mindset

Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams of trainers or training specialists

Strong influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Strategic thinker who can translate workforce development strategy into actionable plans and results

Passion for building a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement

Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships across operations, safety, quality, and external stakeholders

Commitment to driving engagement, ownership, and capability development at all levels of the organization

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

Experience with apprenticeship programs, workforce development initiatives, or partnerships with technical schools and community organizations

Background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks

Experience supporting cultural trans…