WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM MANAGER

Acme Industries is a contract manufacturer serving Fortune 500 clients with high-quality precision components. We specialize in medium-volume medium-mix production for aerospace defense power generation mining transportation and other industries.

Benefits begin immediately: Medical Dental Vision HSA Flexible Spending Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability.

The Position:

We are seeking a Workforce Development & Apprenticeship Program Manager to lead and grow our skilled-trades workforce development programs for laborers and machinists. This role owns the design delivery documentation and compliance of our new-employee immersion mentorship instructional training and Department of Labor (DOL)-registered apprenticeship programs.

This position is ideal for someone who has run programs end-to-end is comfortable teaching and facilitating training and understands how to keep programs audit-ready and grant-compliant while working directly with shop-floor employees. This position is not a fit for candidates focused primarily on recruiting general HR or administrative coordination without instructional or program ownership experience. Salary Range: $70000-$100000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and internal equity.

Job Duties:

Workforce Development & Immersion Programs

• Own and continuously improve structured onboarding and immersion programs for production employees
• Ensure training activities are standardized documented and aligned with workforce grants and apprenticeship standards
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees during early skill development and integration

Mentorship & Train-the-Trainer Leadership

• Build and manage a formal mentor program for skilled trades
• Design and teach Train-the-Trainer courses to prepare mentors for effective on-the-job instruction
• Set clear expectations learning objectives and accountability for mentors
• Track mentor and trainee progress using auditable documentation

DOL Apprenticeship Program Administration

• Act as the program owner for our DOL-registered apprenticeship program
• Manage apprentice enrollment OJT tracking related instruction (RTI) wage progression and completions
• Maintain apprenticeship standards work process schedules and required records
• Prepare for and support DOL reviews audits and site visits

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Teach and facilitate foundational manufacturing and workplace skills courses
• Deliver instruction aligned with the SME Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) curriculum as applicable
• Coordinate with external education or workforce partners when needed
• Maintain attendance records assessments and completion documentation

Grant Alignment & Reporting

• Support workforce development grants by ensuring program activities meet defined scopes and deliverables
• Track and report required participation training and outcome metrics
• Assist with documentation for grant renewals reporting and audits

The Right Person/What we need from you:

• Bachelors degree in Workforce Development Education Manufacturing HR or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years of experience in workforce development training apprenticeship administration or related roles
• Experience teaching or facilitating adult learning programs
• Working knowledge of apprenticeship documentation and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of manufacturing machining or skilled-trade environments
• Strong communication skills and comfort working on the manufacturing floor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct experience administering a DOL-registered apprenticeship program
• Experience with grant-funded workforce initiatives
• Familiarity with SME CMfgA or similar manufacturing credentials
• Experience delivering Train-the-Trainer programs
• Bilingual (English/Polish) a plus

What you get from us:

*We offer immediate health benefits (1st Day of Employment): medical dental and vision insurance

*FREE short-term and long-term disability and life insurance starting from 1st day of employment

*Hire on Bonus

*401k with company match

*Paid vacation sick time and holidays

*Employee assistance program

*Tuition assistance

*Gain sharing bonuses

*Clean and safe manufacturing facility

*Weekly paychecks

*10% 2nd Shift differential (in addition to hourly rate)

*Quarterly Food/Treats (Food Truck Ice Cream etc.)

All About Acme:

Acme Industries is an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 D certified successful manufacturing/machining organization working with top-notch business since 1948 and serving markets such as transportation aerospace defense mining and energy. Our customers choose Acme Industries to act as their manufacturing partner because of our superior ability to optimize supply chain and technical support for machined parts assemblies and components. Acmes team of experts works with every customer to develop creative solutions for their particular manufacturing challenge.

We love to see our employees smiles. Whether it is from our fun employee giveaways raffles company treats special holiday treats or the rewarding feeling of participating in our philanthropy projects. Acme wants you to enjoy your job here and feel appreciated. Come be a part of our awesome team!

Acme Industries is a great place to work; our preferred method is to complete an application on our website: Experience:

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