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Site Training Supervisor

TTM Technologies, Inc., Chippewa Falls, WI, United States


TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top‑5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCBs”). TTM stands for time‑to‑market, representing how TTM's time‑critical, one‑stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com.

Join TTM Technologies as we grow! We're opening a new Eau Claire facility and looking for talented team members. You'll start with comprehensive training at our Chippewa Falls location, with the potential opportunity to transition to our new Eau Claire site. Be part of our expansion and make an impact from the start!

The Site Training Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all training and development programs within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures that employees at all levels possess the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to meet production standards, maintain safety compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Training Supervisor partners closely with department managers, safety teams, and HR to align training strategies with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of trainers and/or line leads to deliver high‑quality, consistent on‑the‑job training (OJT) across all shifts and departments

Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback and development opportunities to the direct training team

Facilitate New Employee Orientation; develop schedules and training materials

Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training curricula for new hire onboarding, skills development, safety compliance, and leadership development — including hands‑on, classroom, and blended learning sessions tailored to a manufacturing audience

Create instructional materials including SOPs, training manuals, visual aids, e‑learning modules, and assessments

Develop and maintain frontline leadership training programs for new and existing supervisors

Develop, implement, and manage training programs for hourly manufacturing employees, including technical, safety, and operational skills training

Ensure all mandatory safety and regulatory training (OSHA, LOTO, PPE, hazmat, etc.) is current, documented, and completed by all personnel

Collaborate with EHS, safety, operations, quality, and HR teams to update training programs in response to regulatory changes, incident findings, and operational needs

Align training content with production needs, safety standards, and regulatory compliance

Maintain accurate training records and certifications for all employees in compliance with internal policies and internal/external audit requirements

Conduct skills gap analyses across departments to identify training needs and priorities; develop competency assessments and qualification tests to measure effectiveness

Analyze training trends and results; develop strategies and methodologies to continuously improve training effectiveness based on feedback, metrics, and performance outcomes

Track employee progress and generate reports on training completion rates, certifications, and performance improvements

Coordinate and schedule training activities to minimize disruption to production operations

Manage training budgets and ensure cost‑effectiveness

Develop and update curricula including digital learning modules (LMS)

Manage the facility Change Communication process

Serve as a liaison between the business unit and corporate training/development departments

Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to support lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives

Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing throughout the facility

Identify and implement best practices in adult learning and workforce development; evaluate and update training programs regularly to reflect process changes, new equipment, and evolving business needs

Skills & Competencies

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS) is preferred

Understanding of manufacturing processes, safety protocols, and quality standards is preferred

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills is preferred

Strong organizational and project management abilities is preferred

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment is preferred

Working Conditions

Primarily plant floor and office environment

Exposure to manufacturing conditions including noise, machinery, and varying temperatures

Must be able to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods

May require occasional overtime, weekend, or shift coverage to accommodate training schedules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, human resources, industrial management, or a related field is preferred

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of training experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred

Minimum 1–2 years of supervisory or team lead experience is preferred

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training programs for hourly and salaried employees is preferred

Compensation and Benefits
TTM offers a variety of health and well‑being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

Compensation for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, TTM provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in New York, California and Colorado. For California‑based roles, compensation ranges are based upon specific physical locations.

Export Statement
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC, including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of foreign person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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