Company Profile
With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.
At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.
At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.
Position Purpose
The Training Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing technical training
operations within the manufacturing environment. This role drives onboarding, orientation,
and on-the-job training programs to ensure employees are properly trained, certified, and
aligned with operational standards.
This position also partners closely with Operations and Quality leadership to build a capable,
compliant, and continuously improving workforce.
Position Type
Full Time, FLSA Exempt
Location
13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX., 78264
Benefits and Other Compensation
JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on July 13, 2026.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
- Supervise, coach, and support Technical Trainers responsible for shopfloor training and development
- Lead and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs
- Oversee cross-training, certification, and skills development for shopfloor employees
- Conduct training needs assessments and develop training plans aligned with operational priorities
- Maintain a centralized training calendar for onboarding, refresher, and role-based training
- Audit training completions and ensure accurate tracking and compliance
- Deliver Team Leader orientation and ongoing leadership training programs
- Partner with Operations and Quality Group Leaders to ensure training alignment across departments
- Ensure training processes are standardized and consistently executed across shifts
- Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements to enhance workforce capability
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and development
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing, technical training, workforce development,
- or operations
- Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional methods
- Proven experience delivering training to hourly workforce and frontline leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Education,
- Business, Engineering, or related field
- Experience supporting safety, quality, or continuous improvement initiatives
- Working knowledge of OSHA, GMP, ISO, or similar manufacturing standards
- Experience training Team Leaders or first-line supervisors
- Lean, Six Sigma, or adult learning certifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
- Strong people leadership and coaching ability
- Effective operational decision-making skills
- Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
- Organized, proactive, and results-driven mindset
- Ability to influence and build partnerships with Operations and Quality leaders
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project
Job Conditions
- Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
- Subject to noise and temperature changes.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk.
- The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.
EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at hrsupport@jcb.com.
JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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Administration/Support
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