Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Manufacturing Works helps Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Companies thrive by delivering solutions that support their people, enhance their productivity, and help them prosper. Our mission is to strengthen manufacturing through connection, education, and training. Manufacturing Works is organized as a membership-based 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit organization.

Manufacturing Works is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Workforce Program Manager is a full-time, professional position that will serve as part of the workforce development team. Primary responsibilities include the successful operation of pre-apprenticeship programs relating to the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) and pre-apprenticeship programs in a K-12/CTE setting(s) in NE Ohio. The Workforce Program Manager will supervise program staff, design, and operate workforce programming, ensure quality services are delivered to stakeholders, and collaborate with partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Must have 2+ years of experience with proficiency in following areas:

· Workforce development

· Stakeholder management

· Staff management

Prefer experience in the following areas:

· Software: Microsoft 365, Teams, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, OneDrive

· Grant management

· Manufacturing and Renewable Energy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

o Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted for at least 5+ years of experience in related field/industry

Personal Characteristics

· Must exude the organization’s values: Reliable, Supportive, Dedicated, Community-Focused, and Always Learning

· Strong program development and implementation skills preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Within the context of our Entrepreneur’s Operating System (EOS or ‘Traction’), this person is accountable for the activities of the people working in these programs. This accountability role requires facilitating one-on-ones, team meetings, as well as quarterly goal planning, at a minimum.

· Responsible for the supervision and development of program staff.

· Design and implement pre-apprenticeship programs in NE Ohio, primarily in the commercial/industry construction, renewable energy, and manufacturing industries.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders involved in the pre-apprenticeship programs and other experts to meet program standards and develop new programs to meet employer need.

· Foster relationships with industry, unions, and associations to support the work of the CPRG and ensure alignment between training of talent and needs of industry.

· Collaborate and provide cross-referrals with other programs within the workforce department and Manufacturing Works to support the efforts and overall mission.

· Ensure timely program results, data management, and completion of all program documentation in compliance with all stakeholders and grant requirements.

· Responsibilities also include budget and contract management, grant requests, program reports for funders, and quality assurance.

· Attend and participate in any meetings, subgroups, peer to peer tables, and community of practice groups that are related to the work.

· Support Manufacturing Works’ objectives to retain and grow a healthy NE Ohio manufacturing base, as well as other aspects of the organization’s mission.

· Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Flexible work from home options available.