Manufacturing L&D Leader: Frontline Capability

HireReady Partners; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HireReady Partners in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Learning & Development Manager to elevate workforce readiness, strengthen frontline leadership, and support consistent execution across plant operations.

The role partners with Operations and works with Quality, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Human Resources to build capability systems that ensure trained, qualified, and prepared employees. This is site-based, not a traditional classroom training role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing operations, workforce capability, training, or continuous improvement.
• Experience coaching frontline leaders in manufacturing.
• Experience developing onboarding, qualification, or workforce readiness programs.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Identify capability gaps with plant leaders and operations teams.
• Build and improve onboarding, qualification, certification, and cross-training processes.
• Coach frontline leaders to improve accountability and execution.
• Lead and support a small team responsible for technical learning and workforce development.
• Help standardize capability processes across multiple locations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational readiness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Coaching frontline leaders

Onboarding programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Operations/Industrial Engineering/Business/Organizational Leadership

Job description

HireReady Partners in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Learning & Development Manager to elevate workforce readiness, strengthen frontline leadership, and support consistent execution across plant operations.

The role partners with Operations and works with Quality, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Human Resources to build capability systems that ensure trained, qualified, and prepared employees. This is site-based, not a traditional classroom training role.