Training Manager (Interim)

Job Description Forza is the leading UK manufacturer of bespoke timber doors and other timber products. With revenue of over 38m our vision is to continue to deliver double digit revenue and profit growth. We are at an exciting stage of the companys evolution and now is a great time to join the business to help deliver on our growth aspirations. We have a strong business culture that values our team as being the heart of our success.Were looking for an Interim Training Manager who can help us build capability across the operation - not just through induction and compliance, but by developing the skills and routines that improve day-to-day performance.This is a hands-on, operational role. Youll be aligned to the working day and leadership cadence (tier meetings, CI activity, problem solving and supervisor coaching), designing and delivering practical training that reduces errors and rework, strengthens standards, and supports Lean deployment.What youll be doingOwn the operational training system: plan, priorities, governance and recordsDesign and deliver practical, standardised training for operational rolesPartner with supervisors and team leaders to identify capability gaps and turn them into targeted training interventionsSupport onboarding and clear competence sign-off for new startersCreate and maintain training materials, standard work and work instructionsMeasure training effectiveness and continuously improve content and approachSupport Lean routines through capability building (within agreed priorities)What were looking forExperience delivering training in a manufacturing/production environmentStrong organisation and record-keeping (skills matrices, attendance, evidence)Confident communicator who can coach, influence and bring people with youA continuous improvement mindset - linking training to performance outcomesDesirableExperience in a mature manufacturing environment with an appreciation of what good looks likeExperience supporting Lean deployment / CI routines (standard work, problem solving, tier cadence)Experience building supervisor/team leader capabilityIf youre practical, people-led, and motivated by real operational impact - wed like to hear from you.#PrecisionIngrained #PartnershipIngrained #InnovationIngrained #CareIngrained

Created: 2026-03-12