Regional Manufacturing Capability & Training Lead

La-Z-Boy Inc.

Dayton (TN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is seeking a Training & Development leader to manage workforce development programs across manufacturing locations. You will align training systems with operational, safety, and quality objectives, and collaborate with HR, operations, and plant leadership to drive readiness.

The role emphasizes onboarding, certification readiness, and leadership of Training Coaches, with a focus on improving training effectiveness and KPI performance. Domestic travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with 4–6 years of experience in manufacturing, workforce development, training, operations, or equivalent.
2+ years of leadership experience.
Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Experience with LMS or digital training platforms.
Lean, TWI, standardized work, or CI experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage execution of Manufacturing Development programs across assigned facilities.
Support onboarding, skill progression, certification readiness, and workforce flexibility development.
Ensure consistent application of training standards, certification processes, and TWI methodology.
Provide leadership and coaching to Training Coaches, Supervisors, and training teams.
Monitor training effectiveness and workforce readiness KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintain training records, certification documentation, and compliance-related training.
Partner with HR and plant leadership for workforce planning and hiring decisions.
Support grant opportunities and external workforce development partnerships.