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At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets. Location: Surrey, BC Reports To: Learning Program Manager   Position Summary: The Manufacturing Training Supervisor leads IEM's day-to-day training operations across an assigned manufacturing facility, personally owning staffing, performance management, and development for a team of 6–10 Manufacturing Training Specialists, while contributing hands-on to program design, delivery, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for driving consistent, high-quality training execution and maintaining the systems and logistics that keep training programs running seamlessly. In addition to leading and coaching the team, this supervisor owns training coordination and scheduling operations: managing facility resources, communicating training schedules to production leadership, and ensuring the logistics infrastructure supports a well-organized, audit-ready training environment. The Manufacturing Training Supervisor escalates risks to training capacity or delivery timelines directly to the Learning Program Manager. Key Responsibilities: Lead & Develop the Manufacturing Training Team Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of 6–10 Manufacturing Training Specialists — owning staffing decisions, attendance management, performance feedback, corrective action, and professional development planning. Assign training responsibilities across the team based on program priorities, Specialist skill sets, and production schedules. Conduct regular one-on-ones, team meetings, and observations in the classroom and on the training line to ensure consistent delivery quality and address performance gaps. Serve as an escalation point and subject matter resource for Manufacturing Training Specialists navigating complex content, learner challenges, or operational issues. Training Coordination & Scheduling Own end-to-end training scheduling across all programs, value streams, and site facilities — coordinating dates, times, cohorts, and instructor assignments to maximize throughput and minimize production disruption. Book and manage training rooms, workstations, equipment, and materials needed to support each training event. Communicate training schedules proactively to Production Managers and Supervisors to ensure employee availability and advance planning. Monitor enrollment and attendance, follow up on no-shows or scheduling conflicts, and arrange make-up sessions as needed. Maintain a master training calendar and provide regular schedule updates to operations leadership and the broader Talent Development team. Escalate risks to training capacity, certification timelines, or delivery commitments to the Learning Program Manager. Coordinate logistics for new hire onboarding training, cross-training initiatives, recertification cycles, and any regulatory or compliance-driven training events.   Deliver Training & Assess Competency Personally facilitate instructor-led and hands-on training sessions in areas such as wiring, assembly, fabrication, inspection, and standardized work practices — especially for complex, high-stakes, or new content. Administer structured competency assessments and practical evaluations to verify employee readiness for task qualification and certification sign-off. Model best practices in adult learning delivery, maintaining a high standard for Specialist instruction through observation and coaching. Program Development & Continuous Improvem