Manager, Operations Learning & Development 2

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager of Learning & Development for Operations in Texas. The role leads hands-on workforce enablement, operator certification, and technical training to support rapid growth from 10,000 to 15,000 employees by 2027.

You will oversee onboarding, NPI skill readiness, quality and safety compliance, and upskilling for complex AI hardware, TPU platforms, and networking systems across multiple Texas sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading technical training or operational L&D in electronics or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience developing IPC quality certifications and shop-floor standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct Labor Onboarding & Productivity: accelerate onboarding for direct labor and contingent technicians.
• Skills Matrix & Operator Certification: establish shop-floor matrices and recertification processes.
• NPI & Engineering Alignment: translate product specs into standard training modules for launches.
• Multi-Site Standardization: align training standards and safety across Texas sites.
• Train-the-Trainer Capability: develop floor-level models for lead technicians and supervisors.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Technical Rigor

High-Growth Scaling

Job description

Manager, Operations Learning & Development 2

Date: Oct 15, 2026

Position Summary The L&D Manager for Operations & Technical Training leads hands‑on workforce enablement, operator certification, and technical training across Celestica’s expanding Texas footprint. Supporting a rapid population ramp from 10,000 near‑term to 15,000 employees by 2027, this role shifts traditional L&D into a floor‑focused business driver. You will oversee technical onboarding, New Product Introduction (NPI) skill readiness, quality/safety compliance, and operator upskilling for complex AI hardware, TPU platforms, and networking systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct Labor Onboarding & Productivity: Build accelerated technical onboarding programs for direct labor and contingent technicians to minimize time-to-productivity on high-volume assembly lines.


• Skills Matrix & Operator Certification: Establish shop-floor skill matrices, IPC workmanship standards, ESD compliance, and continuous recertification processes for manufacturing personnel.


• NPI & Engineering Alignment: Partner with process engineering, NPI teams, and Site General Managers to turn technical product specs into standard training modules for new program launches.


• Multi-Site Standardization: Align technical training standards, safety protocols, and operational procedures across multiple Texas operations.


• Train-the-Trainer Capability: Develop structured floor-level train-the-trainer models, empowering lead technicians and shift supervisors to deliver consistent on-the-job training.


• In-depth knowledge of government regulations.


• In-depth knowledge of HRIS system solutions that may include Lotus Notes databases, Celestica Learning Place global intranet, SAP HR, etc.


• Advanced proficiency in the following core competencies (refer to Celestica's Global Competency Framework):


• Personal Attributes


• Thinking and Problem Solving: Creative Thinker; Analytic/Systematic Thinker


• Interpersonal Relations: Consensus Builder; Communicator


• Personal Characteristics: Learning Oriented; Decisive


• Interpersonal Competencies: Communication Skills; Organization; Facilitation; Problem Solving


• Business Competencies: Project Management; Change Management; Organizational Awareness; Financial Fundamentals; Negotiation; Customer Relationship Management; Supplier Relationship Management


• Technical Competencies: Information Management; Quality Management; World Class Manufacturing


• Leadership Competencies: Develop People; Involve Every Mind; Think, Vision & Plan; Know the Business; Earn Credibility

Key Qualifications

• Manufacturing Experience: 5+ years leading technical training or operational L&D in large-scale electronics, advanced hardware assembly, or high-volume manufacturing.


• Technical Rigor: Hands‑on experience developing IPC quality certifications, shop‑floor skill matrices, and safety/compliance modules.


• High‑Growth Scaling: Track record of scaling direct labor workforce training through greenfield site launches, site expansions, and rapid production ramps.

General Overview

Functional Area: Human Resources (HRM)
Career Stream: Talent Management (HRM_TM)
Role: Manager 2
Job Title: Manager, Learning & Development 2
Job Code: MG2-HRM-LD
Job Level: Level 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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