Training Manager

Tradebe

Chicago, Illinois(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Adult Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Content Development, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Logistics, Manufacturing, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Recycling, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Scalable System Development, Standards Development, Student Loans, Training Program, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Trend Analysis, Work From Home

LOCATION

Chicago, Illinois

POSTED

22 days ago

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

We are looking for a candidate who is able to work remote out of one of our corporate offices located in Chicago, IL, Merrillville, IN or Meriden, CT.

The Opportunity

The Training Manager will play a key role in building and scaling Tradebe's centralized learning and development function across the organization. This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on designing, delivering, and continuously improving training programs that support employees at all levels, with a strong emphasis on our operational workforce. As a newly created position, this role offers a unique opportunity to craft and grow the role while building a centralized learning function. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and execution, along with strong cross-functional partnership.

Reporting to the Talent Director, this role will work closely with them to bring the training strategy to life, translating business needs into practical, scalable learning solutions. The ideal candidate is eager to build and thrives in a fast-paced environment where they can create structure, drive initiatives forward, and make a visible impact across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Support the build and rollout of Tradebe's centralized training framework across the organization
Partner with business leaders across functions to identify training needs, skill gaps, and performance improvement opportunities
Design, develop, and implement training programs across the business
Ensure training content is consistent, practical, and aligned across all sites, departments, and functions
Partner closely with EH&S to align on safety and compliance training needs, ensuring coordination without direct ownership of EH&S training programs
Manage and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS), including course assignments, tracking, reporting, and documentation
Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics; use insights to continuously improve programs
Coordinate training logistics including scheduling, materials, and communication
Support employee growth by helping build scalable programs for onboarding, technical skill development, and leadership capability building
Provide guidance to managers on training best practices and reinforcement of learning on the job
Support vendor-led training programs, certifications, and external learning partnerships
Contribute to the development of learning standards, processes, content creation, and tools to ensure consistency and scalability across the organization
Facilitate in-person, virtual training sessions, and workshops, as needed
Stay current on emerging learning trends, tools, and technologies (including AI) and identify opportunities to enhance training effectiveness, scalability, and efficiency

Do you have what it takes?

Required Qualifications - must have

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience:

3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, training, or instructional design
Experience supporting or training frontline operational employees (e.g., industrial, manufacturing, logistics, environmental services, or similar industries)
Experience designing and delivering training programs

Skills:

Strong facilitation and presentation skills (in-person and virtual)
Ability to translate business needs into practical training solutions
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Data-driven mindset with the ability to measure and improve training effectiveness
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications - nice to have

Experience with SuccessFactors LMS or similar learning platforms
Experience building or scaling training programs from the ground up
Familiarity with adult learning principles and modern learning methodologies

Why Tradebe is Right for You

Competitive pay and benefits
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Training Manager

Tradebe

Chicago, Illinois(remote)

About the Company

Tradebe

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