Regional Manufacturing Development Manager

La-Z-Boy Incorporated; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401k with company match up to 6%

Paid holidays

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is seeking a Manufacturing Development Training Lead to manage workforce capability, training systems, and certification processes across multiple facilities in the Dayton area. You will align training with safety and quality objectives and partner with HR, Operations, and plant leadership to drive readiness and capability.

The role emphasizes leadership of Training Coaches, implementation of standardized training, and ongoing improvement of training KPIs, with up to 30%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4-6 years in manufacturing, workforce development, or related fields.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Direct regional training and development management across facilities.
• Support onboarding, skill progression, certification readiness, and workforce flexibility.
• Standardize training and certification, applying TWI where appropriate.
• Lead training coaches and regional teams with coaching and guidance.
• Monitor training effectiveness and KPI readiness; identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain training records, certifications, and compliance training.
• Partner with HR and plant leadership for workforce planning and hiring decisions.
• Support grants and external workforce development partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LMS

Job description

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing workforce capability, training systems, certification processes, and workforce readiness across assigned manufacturing locations. This role supports the execution of Manufacturing Development standards by aligning training systems, workforce development initiatives, and certification processes with operational, safety, and quality objectives. The position partners closely with Manufacturing Development, Human Resources, Operations, and plant leadership to support workforce capability, training effectiveness, and operational readiness.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Regional Training & Development Management: Manage execution of Manufacturing Development programs and initiatives across assigned facilities.
• Workforce Capability Development: Support onboarding, skill progression, certification readiness, and workforce flexibility development.
• Training Standardization & Certification: Ensure consistent application of training standards, certification processes, and TWI methodology.
• Training Leadership & Team Development: Provide leadership and coaching to Training Coaches, Supervisors, and training teams.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement: Monitor training effectiveness and workforce readiness KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Training Administration & Compliance: Maintain training records, certification documentation, and compliance-related training.
• Workforce Planning & Hiring Support: Partner with HR and plant leadership to support workforce planning and hiring decisions.
• Training Grants & External Partnerships: Support grant opportunities and external workforce development partnerships.

Scope & Impact

This position plays a critical role in building and sustaining workforce capability across assigned manufacturing locations and directly influences training effectiveness, certification readiness, safety, quality, and workforce flexibility.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4-6 years of experience in manufacturing, workforce development, training, operations, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years leadership experience
• Up to 30% travel

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing training and workforce development
• Lean, TWI, standardized work, or CI experience
• Experience with LMS or digital training platforms
• Strong leadership and coaching skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly leads Training Coaches, and regional training teams across assigned facilities.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, crawl reach overhead push/pull and lift up to 30 pounds. Seldom required to climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, balance or lift over 50 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours

40

Benefits For Employees In The US

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we’re an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [e-mail] or by calling 734-242-1444.