Are you passionate about developing people and driving operational excellence through training?
With a new manufacturing line underway and a bold transformation agenda in motion, we're entering a pivotal chapter for our Penrith site. This is an exciting time to join us and play a key role in shaping the future of our workforce.
About the Role
As our
Operational Training and Development Manager
, you'll lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs across the site. You'll ensure our employees are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to meet our quality and safety standards, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and multiskilling.
What impact you will make:
* Develop and implement robust operational training for new and existing employees.
* Assess training needs through employee interviews and manager consultations.
* Ensure training content aligns with diverse learning styles and business goals.
* Monitor, audit, and continuously improve training programs and SOPs.
* Maintain accurate training records in line with system requirements.
* Lead the transition to digital, paperless training and checklists.
* Collaborate with department heads and subject matter experts to deliver impactful onboarding and development.
* Measure training effectiveness and provide feedback to drive improvement.
* Champion compliance with online training modules.
What you need to succeed:
* Experience in a manufacturing environment with strong operational understanding.
* Proven background in training and development, ideally within manufacturing.
* Strong IT skills across multiple platforms.
* Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
* A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.
* Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
* Ability to champion our company values and drive cultural alignment.
Why Join Us?
Join our team at Penrith, where we manufacture high-quality veneered, foil, and moulded internal doors, and help us build a skilled, adaptable, and high-performing team
* Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to quality and growth.
* Lead meaningful change in how we train and develop our operations people.
* Enjoy a supportive environment where your ideas make a real impact.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help us build a skilled, adaptable, and high-performing workforce.
JELD-WEN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Unless explicitly requested or approached by JELD-WEN, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.