• Specialist, MFG - Employee Development/Training

    Southwire (Carrollton, GA)


    Specialist, MFG - Employee Development/Training

     

    **Date:** Oct 23, 2025

    **Location:** Carrollton, GA, US, 30117

    **Company:** Southwire Company LLC

    A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

    Job Summary

    The Manager, Training Operations is responsible for executing training programs at the plant level, ensuring hourly and salaried employees receive effective onboarding, safety, and skills-based training. This role supports the implementation of corporate training strategies, maintains training documentation, and partners with site leadership to drive a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Execute site-level training plans aligned with corporate strategy and standards

    + Localize and deliver training content; provide feedback for improvements

    + Conduct onboarding, safety, quality, and job-specific training at the site

    + Lead vertical training teams and act as training lead depending on site size

    + Support local rollout of change initiatives and ensure employee readiness, deploying change management methodology and practices

    + Collaborate with site training resources, site leadership, and P&C to assess training needs

    + Ensure accurate training records, qualifications, certifications, and audit readiness are maintained at the sites

    + Gather site-level feedback and report training outcomes to senior leadership

    + Drive administration LMS at site level and support training resources with employee access and usage

    + Demonstrate commitment to learning and willingness to pursue CPTD certification or equivalent

     

    Required Education & Experience

     

    Bachelor's Degree

     

    Specialized Degree: Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field

     

    5-7 Years of Experience

    Field(s) of Expertise:

    + 2+ years in a leadership role

    + Proven experience in instructional design, project management, and change management

    + Proficiency in LMS platforms (e.g., Litmos, SuccessFactors)

    + Knowledge of SCORM for eLearning content

    + Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

     

    Preferred Education & Experience

     

    Specialized Degree: Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Business Administration

     

    8-11 Years of Experience

     

    Field(s) of Expertise: Proficiency in LMS platforms (e.g., Litmos, SuccessFactors)

     

    Licenses and Certifications: Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)

     

    Spans of Control

     

    Does this role manage Southwire Team Members: Yes

     

    Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

     

    Travel

     

    Domestic - Up to 50% of Time

    Physical Requirements

    Standing - 50% of time

     

    Sitting - 25% of time

     

    Walking - 25% of time

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Office

     

    Plant/Warehouse Floor

     

    Various Shifts

     

    Extreme Heat/Cold

     

    Loud Noise

     

    Equipment

     

    Computer/Keyboard

     

    Safety Glasses

     

    Safety Shoes

     

    Competencies

     

    Nimble Learning

     

    Customer Focus

     

    Plans and Aligns

     

    Collaborates

     

    Balances Stakeholders

     

    Action Oriented

     

    Skills

     

    Change Management

     

    Continuous Improvement Process

     

    Data-Driven Decision Making

     

    Instructional Design

     

    Leadership Development

     

    Learning Management Systems

     

    Learning Strategies

     

    Stakeholder Communications

     

    Strategic Thinking

     

    Training And Development

    Benefits We Offer:

    + 401k with Matching

    + Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

    + Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

    + Long & Short-Term Disability

    + Supplemental Insurance Plans

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Employee Referral Program

    + Tuition Reimbursement Programs

    + Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

    + Parental Leave

    + & More

     

    Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Atlanta