Training Manager Jobs in California
Training Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across technology, healthcare, retail, and financial services at every level from coordinator to senior director of learning and development. The biggest hiring hubs are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers like Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, and Salesforce maintain large California workforces that require ongoing training infrastructure. Corporate learning strategy, compliance training, and onboarding program design are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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MV Transportation is seeking an experienced Safety and Training Manager. The Safety and Training Manager will be a hands-on manager helping implement programs and procedures in compliance with State and Federal regulations and corporate and client policies and be accountable for the leadership of OSHA/CDL at the division level.
Job Responsibilities:
- Sets the tone for ensuring all operators are current with training requirements of company and contract.
- Ensures all safety manuals, programs, policies and practices are current and meet the needs of the operating divisions.
- Resides as the expert in EPA and OSHA, CDL compliance and regulations.
- Ensures all new hires meet minimum general qualifications for each division including background and DMV checks.
- Ensures that safety technology tools are used and those results are examined, trend data is analyzed and plans are developed to reduce and then prevent future safety incidents.
- Oversees corporate safety incentives and programs managed effectively and consistently, including assignment of Safety Points.
- Ensures a consistent safety culture throughout the locations that incorporate operations, safety and maintenance departments and emphasizes the team approach and individual responsibility of all employees to achieve common goals.
- Work with corporate claims staff to ensure that all liability and worker’s compensation claims are handled promptly and effectively and, in an effort, to reduce financial liability as well as recoup on all subrogatable claims.
- Proactively manage all employee injury claims to minimize lost time and light duty claims. Work with local medical facilities to ensure that injured employees are placed on light duty as quickly as possible and are returned to full-duty status promptly.
- Oversees successful completion of all related audits including those conducted by corporate and client staff and by state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Leads the division in the area of safety organization regarding classroom and behind the wheel instruction according to corporate and client specifications in all aspects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Talent Requirements:
- Transit safety experience.
- Experience working in transit, preferably urban public.
- Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
- College Degree or five (5) + years of safety management experience.
- Prefer CDS (Certified Director of Safety) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) Designation. Certifications according to local contract requirements.
- Knowledge of all applicable safety rules, regulations - FTA, FMCSA, and DOT.
- Knowledge of regulations and corporate safety programs and policies.
- Ability to read, write and speak English.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with all departments.
- Ability to work independently and objectively.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively delegate tasks and provide appropriate supervision and follow up to department staff.
- Familiar with windows-based computer operating systems and Microsoft Office packages.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong Microsoft applications experience.
COMPENSATION:
- Starting salary range: $75,000 - $99,500 based on experience.
MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
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Training Manager Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- CHANEL10

- Crunch Fitness8

- Adobe7

- Rippling7

- Amazon5

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software84
- Healthcare & Medical Services19
- Retail13
- Education12
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in training manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, or a related field
- Three or more years of experience designing and delivering corporate training programs
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Demonstrated ability to conduct needs assessments and measure training effectiveness through data
- Experience facilitating both in-person and virtual instructor-led training for large employee populations
- Professional certification such as ATD CPTD or SHRM-CP is preferred by many California employers
Training Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a training manager in California?
Most training managers in California enter the role with a bachelor's degree in human resources, instructional design, education, or organizational development, then build toward management through years as a trainer or learning specialist. California does not require a state-issued license for this role, but the Association for Talent Development's Certified Professional in Talent Development credential is widely respected by California employers. Many candidates move up from HR generalist, instructional designer, or department trainer roles within large California companies.
How much do training managers make in California?
Training managers in California earn a median of about $156,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,900 for the lowest 10% to over $274,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire training managers in California?
Employers hiring training managers in California right now include CHANEL, Crunch Fitness, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of large technology firms, healthcare systems, and financial institutions means training manager roles here often carry broad scope, covering everything from technical onboarding to regulatory compliance programs.
Which California cities have the most training manager jobs?
San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles have the most training manager openings in California right now. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive the largest share of postings because of their high concentration of corporate headquarters, hospital systems, and large retail and financial operations, while San Diego's biotech and defense sectors generate consistent demand for compliance and technical training roles.
Are there remote training manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many management roles, because much of the planning, curriculum design, and stakeholder coordination that training managers handle translates well to remote work. About 19% of training manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and retail typically require at least some on-site presence for facilitation. Corporate learning strategy and e-learning development roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a training manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a trainer or learning coordinator role first, then building toward management over two to three years. Large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Target, and Bank of America run structured onboarding and development programs that regularly hire entry-level trainers. Starting as an HR coordinator, department supervisor, or subject-matter expert within a large California organization and volunteering to lead internal training gives candidates the hands-on portfolio that California hiring managers expect before promoting into a training manager seat.
Where can I find and apply to training manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to training manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer. No account or profile is needed to search or view listings.
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