INTERNAL ONLY - Manager of General Industry Programs

Sowela Technical Community College; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement options

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College seeks a Manager of General Industry Programs to lead instructional staff across general industry, production, and logistics training. The role emphasizes curriculum development, certification coordination, and industry partnerships to align programs with regional workforce needs.

The position supports scheduling, safety training, and credentialing efforts while guiding instructors and evaluating program impact within a public higher education setting in Monroe,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Business, Logistics, Workforce Development or related field.
• Substantive leadership experience is required.
• Excellent public relations, organisational skills, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
• Service oriented, promote excellence and embrace a deep commitment to professionalism.
• Ability to work with students and staff from a diverse background.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support instructional staff and adjuncts for general industry, production, logistics, and related programs.
• Monitor and schedule certification renewals and retraining sessions, ensuring instructors are certified and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate scheduling, delivery and evaluation of manufacturing, production, industrial safety, logistics and other workforce training programs.
• Develop, update and maintain curriculum for manufacturing, production, industrial safety, logistics and other workforce training programs.
• Maintain laboratories, training facilities, tools, equipment, consumable materials and inventory.
• Inform administration of changes in classroom activities, including absences, time changes and meetings.
• Coordinate equipment purchases with Director and assist with grant funded projects.
• Monitor instructor performance and provide coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Ensure training programs meet industry recognised credentials and certifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, providers, manufacturers, vendors, workforce agencies and economic development partners.
• Implement attendance procedures and retention activities to maximise student participation and success.
• Teach classroom, laboratory and hands on courses in construction and fibre optics as needed.
• Assist with student recruitment, enrolment, retention and job placement activities.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, certification documentation, equipment records and required reports.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, college policies and safe practices.
• Assist with development of new construction, fibre optic, broadband and infrastructure programmes based on regional industry demand.
• Represent the college at industry meetings, career fairs, workforce events and community activities.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, in service training and multi disciplinary team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate's degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Business, Logistics, Workforce Development or related field

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Business, Logistics, Workforce Development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

INTERNAL ONLY - Manager of General Industry Programs

INTERNAL ONLY - Manager of General Industry Programs Job no: 495728 Closes: 9/4/2026 4:55:00 AM Work Type: Staff Full-Time Locations: Monroe, LA Categories: Workforce Development & Education

College:Louisiana Delta Community College

Department:Workforce & Economic Development

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and support instructional staff and adjuncts for general industry, production, logistics, and related programs.


• Monitor and schedule certification renewals and retraining sessions as required, ensuring that instructors are fully certified and compliant with regulatory requirements, and schedule certification training to acquire new credentials aligned with program offerings.


• Coordinate scheduling, delivery and evaluation of manufacturing, production, industrial safety, logistics, and other workforce training programs.


• Develop, update and maintain curriculum for manufacturing, production, industrial safety, logistics and other workforce training programs.


• Maintain laboratories, training facilities, tools, equipment, consumable materials and inventory.


• Inform the administration of any planned or unplanned changes in classroom activities, including absences, time changes and meetings.


• Coordinate equipment purchases with Director and assist with grant funded projects.


• Monitor instructor performance and provide coaching, mentoring and professional development.


• Ensure training programs meet the requirements of industry recognised credentials and certifications.


• Develop and maintain relationships with construction contractors, telecommunications contractors, broadband providers, manufacturers, vendors, workforce agencies and economic development partners.


• Implement and manage attendance procedures and retention activities to maximise student participation and success.


• Teach classroom, laboratory and hands on courses in construction and fibre optics as needed, using a range of instructional strategies, including whole group, small group and individualised instruction, to engage students effectively.


• Assist with student recruitment, enrolment, retention and job placement activities.


• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, certification documentation, equipment records and required reports in accordance with college policies and procedures.


• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, college policies and safe classroom, laboratory and worksite practices.


• Assist with the development and implementation of new construction, fibre optic, broadband and infrastructure programmes based on regional industry demand.


• Represent the college at industry meetings, career fairs, workforce events and community activities.


• Participate in professional development opportunities, in service training and multi disciplinary team meetings to stay current with industry standards and teaching best practices.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Business, Logistics, Workforce Development or another related field.


• Strong background in certification programmes and curriculum development, and the design, delivery and evaluation of customised training solutions for businesses and industries.


• The ability to articulate and implement a vision for advancement of workforce training programmes in a public higher education is essential.


• Certifications in the following areas:
  
  
  
  • OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
  
  
  • CPR First Aid
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Business, Logistics, Workforce Development or another related field.


• Substantive leadership experience is required for this position.


• Excellent public relations, organisational skills, communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organisational, leadership, communication and problem solving skills.


• Service oriented, promote excellence and embrace a deep commitment to professionalism.


• Ability to work with students and staff from a diverse background.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and learning management systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.


• Some travel to training sites and partner locations required.


• Ability to lift and carry training equipment or tools up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.