Job Description

The Training Manager will lead the plant's learning and development agenda, ensuring workforce capability through

job certifications, re-certifications, continuous skills development

, and

talent management initiatives

. This role combines

training facilitation expertise

with

HR business partnership skills

to align people development with business priorities.

You will be responsible for:

1. Job Certification & Re-certification

Design and manage structured certification programs for all machine operator roles. Ensure timely re-certification and compliance with internal and external standards. Maintain accurate training and certification records in the LMS.

2. Training Facilitation & Skills Development

Deliver engaging technical and behavioral training sessions for plant employees. Use modern facilitation techniques to drive learner engagement and retention. Conduct skill gap analysis and implement targeted development programs.

3. HR Business Partnership

Partner with line managers to identify talent development needs linked to business goals. Support succession planning and implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Act as an HRBP for learning-related interventions and employee capability building.

4. Talent Management & Leadership Development

Identify high-potential employees and create structured development pathways. Facilitate leadership and supervisory development programs at the plant level.

5. Compliance & Governance

Ensure adherence to statutory and corporate training requirements. Prepare training dashboards and reports for audits and management reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

MBA in HR, Engineering, or related field 10 + years of experience in Learning & Development, with exposure to HRBP responsibilities. Proven experience in

training facilitation

(technical and behavioral programs). Familiarity with LMS platforms and digital learning tools.

Key Skills:

Strong facilitation and presentation skills

with ability to engage diverse audiences. HRBP capabilities - stakeholder management, talent planning, and employee development. Analytical mindset for skill gap analysis and training effectiveness measurement. Ability to manage multiple projects and drive results independently.
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com .




Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.