Training Manager

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 base salary

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application. With headquarters in Woodinville, WA, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational milestones for a more sustainable future.

Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Resonac, and SK Inc, Group14 recently raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology.

WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD

The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now. The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.

Group14’s dedication to meeting the battery demands of today through lithium-silicon battery innovation and scalable commercial manufacturing processes are what differentiates us and makes us a reliable partner. Recognized by the Department of Energy for its novel, drop-in ready nanomaterials and reliable industrial-scale process, Group14 serves the global transition to an all-electric future.

**This position is eligible for a sign on bonus, as well as relocation assistance for candidates outside the Moses Lake area**

The Training Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategy, management, and administration of Group14’s manufacturing training programs. This role establishes long range training plans in support of manufacturing goals, as well as managing workshops, new training initiatives, information sessions. May manage training delivery specialists or outside vendors. This person is a role model for our company Core Values, who demonstrates expertise in our core manufacturing processes, our products as well as in the areas of training delivery and design.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

-Leads, plans and directs training programs to support Group14’s manufacturing and operational objectives. This includes comprehensive curriculum and associated measurement standards for all manufacturing floor roles.

-Responsible for content and curriculum development or overseeing vendor/consultant production of material to meet Group14’s standards and objectives.

-Develop and maintain a coherent vision for the Training function by identifying additional resource needs, writing clear and pragmatic program plans, coordinating implementation, and building required partnerships.

-Collaborate with department leadership to determine training needs within each group.

-Manage the communications and implementation strategies for training initiatives.

-Develop long/short-term team development plans.

-Scale up employee training programs as the Company grows.

-Develop metrics and align training program to meet established goals.

-Design plug and play curriculum to be used for future manufacturing sites.

-Follow-up with department leaders and provide recommendations for improvement on a regular cadence.

-Experience with course evaluations and assessing effectiveness of training content and delivery.

-Ability to manage resources and outside vendors/consultants as needed to design, develop, deliver and maintain all training required for the manufacturing teams.

-Maintain all training completion records, provide reporting, and maintain training compliance as needed.

-Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule to assist in meeting the learning needs of off-shift workers during their regularly scheduled work times.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

-Bachelor's Degree (Communications, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or other related field) or 5+ years equivalent work experience.

-3+ years designing training content (instructional design) preferred.

-Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory, with an ability to deliver complex content in an engaging way.

-Experience in training delivery via a variety of modes (in-person/classroom style, e-learning, etc.)

-5+ years of applicable experience in a manufacturing environment.

-Ability to successfully interface with internal and external partners.

-Knowledge of and experience with an LMS (Learning Management System) and other instructional design technologies such as SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model).

-Possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect with a desire to foster teamwork.

-Good communication and interpersonal skills, extremely organized.

OTHER QUALITIES WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

-Proficient in G-Suite, SAP, and Mac OS.

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS:

-Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance

-Benefits are 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)

-Paid time off

-401(k) with company match

-Stock options

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Group14 is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.

Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000. All positions come with a company bonus and stock options. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the position is located.

NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND SEARCH FIRMS

Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site (directly or via job boards) or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume/candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment.

Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms who are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with. Not all positions are eligible for a placement fee.