Manufacturing Training & Workforce Development Lead

The Bachrach Group; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bachrach Group in Youngstown, OH is seeking a hands-on Training & Workforce Development Manager to lead employee training, onboarding, workforce development, and skilled-trades programs within a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with leadership, Human Resources and Operations to build programs that improve development, retention and productivity, manage apprenticeship and internship initiatives, and oversee Ohio TechCred and other grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-8+ years of training, L&D, or workforce development experience.
• At least 2 years leading programs or people.
• Experience building training or onboarding programs from the ground up.
• Strong training, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Manufacturing or skilled-trades experience strongly preferred.
• Apprenticeship and Ohio TechCred experience is a plus.
• Experience with LMS/HRIS systems and Excel or Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead company-wide training and workforce development programs
• Manage new-hire orientation and 30/60/90-day onboarding
• Create skills matrices, cross-training plans, and career development programs
• Develop training for technical skills, safety, quality, and leadership
• Manage apprenticeship, internship, and skilled-trades programs
• Build partnerships with trade schools, career centers, colleges, and workforce organizations
• Manage Ohio TechCred and other workforce training grants
• Develop front-line supervisor and leadership training
• Track training effectiveness, retention, certifications, and workforce development metrics

Skills

Training & Development

L&D

Workforce Development

Leadership

Onboarding

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

LMS

HRIS

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Bachrach Group in Youngstown, OH is seeking a hands-on Training & Workforce Development Manager to lead employee training, onboarding, workforce development, and skilled-trades programs within a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with leadership, Human Resources and Operations to build programs that improve development, retention and productivity, manage apprenticeship and internship initiatives, and oversee Ohio TechCred and other grants.