Training and Development Manager

description : At Pacific Seafood, our mission is to "feed the world with the healthiest protein on the planet." We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our Team Members' personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better. Summary:The Training & Development Manager oversees the Distribution training roadmap, ensures consistent and high-quality program delivery, and partners closely with the Central Talent & Development (T&D) team and HR Business Partners to build organizational capability. This role is accountable for driving measurable improvements in team member performance, engagement, and leadership readiness.Working under limited supervision, the Manager leads complex training initiatives, develops scalable programs, and ensures alignment with Pacific Seafood's Diamond Philosophy of Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence. key_responsibilities : Primary Responsibilities:1. Training Strategy & Program LeadershipDevelop and execute the Distribution training strategy aligned to business goals, operational priorities, and compliance requirements.Establish and maintain the annual training roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise T&D initiatives.Identify capability gaps and implement targeted learning solutions to improve performance and operational effectiveness.2. Training Delivery & Leadership DevelopmentOversee the design, development, and continuous improvement of training content, materials, and learning tools.Ensure all programs meet compliance standards, align with company policies, and reflect operational best practices.Implement scalable and standardized training solutions across Distribution locations.Select appropriate training tools, methodologies, and delivery mechanisms based on training objectives, audience, and operational environment.3. Training Content & Materials ManagementCreate, update, and maintain training materials, job aids, and documentation to support consistent, high quality training delivery.Ensure training content aligns with company policies, legal requirements, and best practices to support compliance and risk management.4. Engagement, Development & Succession SupportSupport the rollout of initiatives focused on team member engagement, leadership development, and succession planning within Distribution.Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to support onboarding, leadership development, and ongoing training initiatives.5. Training Partnership Serve as the primary point of contact for Distribution training activities.Partner with the Central Talent & Development (T&D) team to ensure Distribution receives high quality, timely training support aligned to enterprise standards.Ensure programs are deployed in ways that promote Teamwork, enhance Quality, and support operational Excellence.Secondary Responsibilities1. Compliance & Continuous ImprovementAssist with the rollout and tracking of mandatory training programs to ensure timely completion and compliance.Provide coaching, guidance, or informal mentoring to facilitators, trainers, or team members as needed.Contribute to the continuous improvement of training processes, tools, and programs to enhance quality, consistency, and productivity.2. Subject Matter Expert (SME) & Training Effectiveness CoordinationCoordinate and support subject matter experts (SMEs), guest trainers, and internal leaders in the delivery of training programs.Assess training effectiveness using evaluations, knowledge checks, observation, and performance metrics; recommend improvements based on results.3. Training Metrics and Reporting Maintain and update training dashboards and metrics to ensure accurate, timely reporting and visibility into program performance.Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.