Training Manager

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

 Hexcel is currently seeking a Training Manager for our Burlington, WA location. 

Hexcel Burlington fosters a strong plant culture centered on safety, inclusion, and teamwork to deliver consistent results. We are seeking a collaborative and results-oriented leader to develop, implement, and continuously improve training programs that support operational excellence, employee development, and regulatory compliance. This role will partner with site leaders to strengthen workforce capability, oversee training systems and compliance, and support employee success in a manufacturing environment. Full-time benefits include health coverage, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) with company match, paid sick time, paid holidays, and paid vacation.

Summary pay range: $95,169 - $163,148 annual salary.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Conduct training needs assessments, identify skill gaps, and maintain training documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and certification processes.
• Benchmark training programs and best practices to drive continuous improvement and workforce development.
• Develop and implement training programs across manufacturing, technical, and support functions, partnering with department leaders to build employee capability and support operational goals.
• Direct and coordinate site training activities, including regulatory, safety, quality, and technical training programs.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Monitor training compliance and support customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Develop and maintain an effective employee onboarding program that incorporates safety, quality, operational, and customer requirements.
• Lead initiatives that promote a culture of continuous learning, employee development, and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• The qualified candidate must have at least 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, training, workforce development, quality, operations, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The qualified candidate must have demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or coordinating training programs, qualification processes, or employee development initiatives.
• The qualified candidate must have experience administering or utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS) and maintaining training records and compliance documentation.  Previous experience with Absorb LMS is strongly preferred.
• The qualified candidate must have experience developing training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, or competency assessments
• Experience partnering with leaders across multiple departments to identify skill gaps and support workforce development initiatives.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and training management systems.
• Strong project planning, facilitation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and conduct training for employees at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement methodologies; Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• The qualified candidate must be a US Person.

At Hexcel, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Hexcel also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown above represents the wage range set at the time of posting.  Salaries may ultimately be based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations that arise after posting.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eligible candidate must be: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Act, a person admitted in refugee status, a person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.