About the Organisation
Our client is a well-established Australian manufacturing company with large-scale production and distribution operations. Values-led and safety-focused, the organisation is committed to operational excellence. With a predominantly blue-collar workforce and a complex machinery environment, they are investing in structured training, governance, and workforce capability to support long-term growth and mitigate operational risks.
They are currently seeking a Training and Development Manager based in the northern suburbs of Adelaide to drive these initiatives.
* Attractive package: Competitive pay, bonus, generous benefits, product allowance, and employee discounts
* Great culture: Be part of a values-driven, high-performing organisation in South Australia | Full-time | Permanent
* Impactful role: Lead high-priority capability uplift across manufacturing
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Training & Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and embedding a consistent, best-practice training and competency framework across manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in standardising training, accelerating onboarding, preserving critical operational knowledge, and ensuring employees are competent, compliant, and confident in their roles. This is a full-time permanent opportunity, reflecting the organisation's commitment to long-term capability building.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
* Develop and standardise SOPs across a diverse machinery fleet
* Design and implement a formal, organisation-wide training framework
* Oversee the creation and standardisation of training materials, including manuals, job aids, digital learning content
* Establish structured onboarding and role-based training pathways
* Introduce competency assessments and formal sign-off processes
* Build and embed a train-the-trainer model
* Partner with operations, quality, safety, and people teams to identify skill gaps
* Create skills matrices to support workforce capability and succession
* Ensure training governance aligns with WHS and compliance standards
* Drive consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement
* Use data and feedback to continuously refine training outcomes
About You – What You'll Bring
* Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or equivalent)
* Proven experience in training design and workforce capability uplift
* Exposure to manufacturing, production, or operational environments would be advantageous
* Strong ability to engage with blue-collar teams on the floor
* A practical, approachable change management style
* High levels of autonomy, ownership, and critical thinking
* Experience documenting SOPs and translating technical knowledge
* Sound understanding of WHS, risk, and compliance
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* A hands-on, delivery-focused mindset
Manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential.
Potential for Growth
* Opportunity to build and embed a long-term training framework
* Influence organisational capability at scale
* Partner closely with senior leaders on operational excellence
* Scope to evolve the role as the business grows
Why This Role Will Suit You
This role will suit a Training or Learning & Development professional who enjoys building structure, governance, and capability from the ground up. You'll be empowered to make a meaningful impact in a complex operational environment, supported by leaders who value safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Employers are committed to equal opportunity
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
Pay Note
For all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
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