Manufacturing Training & Workforce Development Lead

Illinois Employer • Saint Charles, MO • 1h ago

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About Craftsmen Industries

Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.

Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing. Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the fair and festival industry.

Guided by our values, we BUILD, bringing ideas to life through innovation, teamwork, and a dynamic environment. We are looking for talented individuals who are ready to grow and make an impact with us!

What Do We Offer?

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

And Much More

Position Title: Manufacturing Training & Workforce Development Lead

Location:St. Charles, MO

The Manufacturing Training & Workforce Development Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining training programs that enhance employee capability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a high level of initiative, accountability, and collaboration across departments to support workforce development, safety, and organizational performance.

The successful candidate exemplifies the organization\'s BUILD Values by demonstrating a commitment to quality, teamwork, innovation, continuous learning, and disciplined execution.

Key Responsibilities

Training Strategy & Workforce Development

Design and implement comprehensive manufacturing training programs,

including onboarding, skill development, cross-training, and leadership development.

Partner with department leaders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to

identify training needs and develop role-specific learning solutions.

Create and maintain SOP-based training materials that support

safety, quality, productivity, and operational consistency.

Establish training metrics, accountability measures, and continuous

improvement processes to evaluate program effectiveness.

Build strong relationships with employees and leaders to ensure

training initiatives align with operational goals.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Promote compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies

while reinforcing a culture of workplace safety.

Partner with Continuous Improvement and Operations leaders to

integrate training into process improvements, standard work, and change initiatives.

Translate continuous improvement efforts into sustainable training

programs that support long-term operational success.

Manufacturing Engagement & Collaboration

Maintain a regular presence on the production floor to understand

workflows, identify skill gaps, and support employee development.

Develop and deliver hands-on training related to manufacturing

processes, safety practices, equipment operation, quality standards, and skilled trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and paint.

Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other

departments to support workforce capability and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree or technical certification in Training &

Development, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in training, workforce development,

employee education, or a related discipline.

Experience working within manufacturing, fabrication, or custom

assembly environments.

Strong facilitation, instructional design, communication, and

stakeholder management skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a

fast-paced environment with limited structure.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience utilizing ERP

and/or Learning Management Systems (LMS).

OSHA or related safety certifications preferred.

Ability to travel occasionally between facilities.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.

Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout production areas.

Ability to occasionally lift materials and perform physical activities such as bending and reaching.

Manual dexterity required for computer use and training activities.

Ability to meet visual and hearing requirements necessary to safely perform job duties in a manufa

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