Director of Manufacturing Operations

JARC Training; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Jane Addams Resource Corporation Philadelphia seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead CMP and BWS programs, manage the training facility, and drive graduate placement. You will supervise technical instructors, oversee equipment and safety, and promote Lean practices across the site.

With 10+ years in manufacturing and strong leadership, you will advance training quality, engage employers, and expand incumbent worker offerings while maintaining a culture of safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be dedicated to JARC’s mission of moving individuals and families out of poverty through a combination of skills training and support services
• 10 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of key manufacturing and fabricating processes, including CNC, Welding, Assembly and shop safety
• 5 years of experience managing and developing staff preferred
• 5 years of teaching or on-the-job teaching is preferred
• Experience with business development and/or employer engagement is preferred
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations including equipment, supply budgets, and purchasing at the training center
• Manage machine maintenance program; schedule routine and preventive maintenance and coordinate with vendors
• Lead Safety Program at the training center, perform safety audits, maintain records, and enforce OSHA policies
• Apply Lean Manufacturing practices (5S, visual management) to track trainee progress
• Provide instruction in CMP topics (Manufacturing Skills, CNC, Welding, Metrology) as needed
• Supervise and develop technical training instructors and provide technical support
• Lead Business and Workforce Services by supporting job development and employer engagement
• Collaborate with program directors to design customized incumbent worker training aligning with customer goals
• Participate in Management Team and Employment Services meetings; maintain confidential information handling
• Model shop safety and foster a warm, inclusive environment; conduct performance evaluations

Job description

Job Title: Director of Manufacturing Operations – JARC Philly

Program(s): Careers in Manufacturing Programs (CMP) and Business & Workforce Services (BWS)

Reports To: Site Director – JARC Philly

Supervises: Technical Training Instructors (including Welding, CNC, and Manufacturing Bridge

Instructors); Job Developer

The Jane Addams Resource Corporation promotes strong communities, businesses, and households to

ensure that people who work do not live in poverty.

JARC helps low-income workers, job seekers and community residents attain financial self-sufficiency

through skills training and support services. JARC’s training programs target middle skills gaps in the

manufacturing sector, such as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinist and Welder, and serve a

variety of populations.

Careers in Manufacturing Programs (CMP) – Provide job training and employment services to a

variety of adult job seekers, including dislocated workers and job seekers with barriers to

employment. These programs will operate in JARC’s training center in the Kensington

neighborhood in Philadelphia.

Business and Workforce Services (BWS) – Design and execute customized firm side training

classes for JARC’s industry partners and their incumbent workers. Connect employers with

skilled JARC graduates for hiring.

The Director of Manufacturing Operations supports these programs and strategies through leadership

of technical training faculty, management of JARC’s manufacturing training facility, and supporting

industry partner development to advance graduate placement and firm side training.

Essential Functions:

Careers and Manufacturing Programs (CMP)

Oversees technical training and industry certifications in JARC’s job training programs.

Ensures the execution of JARC’s curricula, program design, and safety protocols for the Careers

in Manufacturing Programs, including CNC, Welding, and the Manufacturing Bridge Program.

o Meets with instructors to review Skills Inventories, Dashboard Indicators, and other

metrics for training and certification goals

o Participates in Employment Services team meetings; share training data and updates

Executes JARC Best Practices, including Open Entry / Open Exit, Simulated Work Environment,

and use of Industry Credentials.

Supervises and develops technical training instructors; provides technical support and industry

expertise.

Manufacturing Operations

Prepares and manages non-personnel (i.e. equipment, supplies) budgets and executes purchasing for manufacturing operations

Responsible for machine maintenance program at training center

oSchedules routine and preventative maintenance

oWorks with vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective maintenance and repair

Responsible for Safety Program at training center, which includes conducting safety audits, maintaining records, and enforcing OSHA policies and best practices

Facility management incorporates Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S and use of visual management tools to track trainee progress

Adds capacity, providing instruction to CMP trainees and incumbent workers, as needed, (dependent on industry experience) in topics such as Manufacturing Skills (Math, Print Reading, and Metrology); Machine Setup, Operation and Safety; G-Code Programming for CNC Milling and Turning, Welding processes

Other duties as assigned

Business and Workforce Services

Supervises and develops the Job Developer and supports Job Developer efforts to drive trainee placement and retention outcomes.

Assists with outreach with companies to facilitate employer engagement, evaluating their skills needs, internal training needs, and hiring needs.

Collaborate with the Director of Advanced Manufacturing, Director of Welding, and/or technical instructors to design customized incumbent worker training classes, adapting existing curricula and course outlines to align with customer goals.

Team Functions:

Participates on Management Team

Participates in Employment Services meetings; shares and receives confidential information to support trainees

Collaborates and cultivates strong working relationships with all staff across JARC sites

Contributes to JARC’s warm and welcoming environment

Ensures development opportunities and coaching to help team members grow and thrive professionally; includes completing performance evaluations according to review schedule

Models shop and workplace safety

Qualifications:

Must be dedicated to JARC’s mission of moving individuals and families out of poverty through a combination of skills training and support services

10 years of manufacturing experience preferred

Must have working knowledge of key manufacturing and fabricating processes, including CNC, Welding, Assembly and knowledge of shop safety and machine tools

5 years of experience managing and developing staff preferred

5 years of teaching or on-the-job teaching is preferred

Experience with business development and/or employer engagement is preferred

Bilingual Spanish a plus

Terms/Conditions:

Criminal Background Checks Required

Salary Range: $80,000.00-$88,000.00

Jane Addams Resource Corporation-Philly is an Equal Opportunity

Employer/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/LGBTQ/Gender Identity/LGBTQ encouraged to apply