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Operations Training Manager

Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Burbank, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Training Manager at our Burbank, CA location.

About Crane

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary

The Operations Training Manager leads and directs a team of trainers to determine training objectives for employees by identifying skill and/or knowledge gaps. The Operations Training Manager is accountable for maintaining a safe working environment, developing training, and measuring the effectiveness of the training. Supervision may include the management of employees on more than one shift.

Will work closely with and support the Quality, Manufacturing and Human Resources departments to identify training needs and resources. Develop, maintain, and update course curriculums, coordinate and assist in the development of training materials, and support delivery of training.

Essential Functions

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and business teams to identify goals and outcomes for learning experiences.
  • Design and develop performance-focused training content for new and current operators.
  • Develop learning tools, performance support mechanisms, practice activities, scenario-based learning.
  • Develop training manuals and materials.
  • Perform quality checks to ensure learning experience standards are met.
  • Work directly with technical Operations teams, process owners and stakeholders to perform baseline on current content formats and processes.
  • Identify variations and perform gap analysis to analyze/verify standard guidance needed in partnership with subject matter experts.
  • Build mechanisms to manage specific process changes with stakeholder groups
  • Ensure manufacturing training programs, practices, and data are compliant with quality and audit requirements and meet the training needs of various production lines
  • Configure/maintain curriculum for various training groups
  • Update current content based on organizational needs and compliance requirements
  • Develop and manage KPIs for training effectiveness
  • Accountable for maintenance of training records
  • Lead the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) for the Lynnwood site
    • Establish course structure for assigned projects within the LMS
    • Maintain training records, assignments, user information
  • Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management
Non-Essential Functions

  • Leading large group trainings sessions
  • Designing course curriculum
  • Proficiency in Storyline or another LMS add-on

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in an Organizational Development or Training capacity required. (Preferred if individual has electronic and/or mechanical assembly experience.)
  • Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communications skills, especially in a public or classroom setting. Proficiency in computer skills and standard business application software (i.e., Microsoft Office). Previous experience with LMS implementation and maintenance preferred. Conversant in Lean manufacturing processes and principles.
  • Skills/Abilities: Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated team with members at different sites, establish and maintain relationships with internal customers at all levels. Ability to partner with others to develop and implement strategic plans related to future training. Ability to work independently and organize effectively. Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Education/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree, Technology, Business, Human Resources, or Training is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified IPC Trainer, Experience with Articulate Storyline

Working Conditions

Standard office environment

Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

Top Benefits

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month

Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.

401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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Salary range: $140,700 - $182,700. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Salary : $140,700 - $182,700

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