Training & Development Manager

Training & Development Manager
Location: 1 Dixon Square, Chestertown, MD 21620
Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Salary Range: $70-$110k per year

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The Dixon Group is looking a Training & Development Manager to join our team in Chestertown, MD! The Training & Development Manager will oversee the organization's employee learning programs, working to enhance skills and align workforce performance with strategic goals. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive training programs that enhance employee skills, performance, and productivity. You will partner with leadership to align learning initiatives with the company's strategic goals, ensuring the workforce remains competitive, compliant, and continuously evolving.

This is a fully onsite position that may require occasional travel

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Needs Assessment: Identify skills gaps and training needs by collaborating with managers.
• Program Development: Create, update, and implement training programs using various methods like workshops, e-learning, and on-the-job training.
• Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of training programs to ensure ROI.
• Compliance: Ensure all training programs cover and document compliance with company policies and external regulatory requirements.
• System Management: Oversee the administration and optimization of the Learning Management System (LMS) to create a positive user experience,
• automate enrollment, track compliance certifications, and provide data-driven insights.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelors degree is required; preferred in HR, Human Resources Development, Education, Business Administration.
• 5-10 years experience in training, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development with adult learners preferred.
• Knowledge or an understanding of manufacturing, distribution/logistics preferred.
• Instructional Design: Proficiency in adult learning, principles and best practices with the ability to create engaging, effective content.
• Communication & Presence: Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to command a room and influence stakeholders.
• Competence in building and managing interpersonal relationships at all levels of the business, from frontline staff to executive leadership.
• Adaptability: Comfort with shifting priorities and the ability to pivot training strategies as the industry evolves.
• Analytical Skills: A data-driven approach to measuring learning outcomes and identifying trends within the workforce.
• Tech Savviness: Mastery of Learning Management Systems (LMS), authoring tools (like Articulate or Captivate), and virtual meeting platforms. Skilled in evaluating and managing digital collaboration tools to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to bridge the gap between classroom learning and corporate strategy; maintaining a "big picture" perspective to ensure all training programs directly support the organization's bottom line and long-term goals.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals! 

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

Salary : $70 - $110