# Manufacturing Training Program Manager

**Company:** [Skydio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/skydio)
**Location:** California
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Salary:** $145k – $219k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Learning Management Systems, Workday Learning, Cornerstone, Docebo, Program Management, Workforce Development, Onboarding, Competency-Based Learning, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Training, Data Analysis, Faa Part 107
**Posted:** 2026-08-19

> This role builds and scales manufacturing training, onboarding, certification, and workforce development programs while managing the LMS and external talent partnerships. It requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong cross-functional program management, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### Manufacturing Training & Workforce Development
- Own the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing training programs across production operations.
- Schedule, coordinate, and administer instructor-led, on-the-job, and digital training.
- Design and improve onboarding programs that accelerate employee readiness and productivity.
- Develop cross-training strategies to increase workforce versatility and manufacturing flexibility.
- Evaluate training effectiveness using certification rates, time-to-proficiency, quality performance, safety metrics, and production readiness.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, EHS, and Quality to develop standardized work instructions, training curricula, and certification programs.

### Learning Management & Program Management
- Serve as the primary manufacturing system owner for the LMS, overseeing qualification tracking, employee certifications, training documentation, and reporting.
- Develop scalable training infrastructure, processes, and reporting dashboards.
- Ensure training documentation meets quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
- Manage training schedules, instructor coordination, employee certifications, and training records.

### Workforce Partnerships & Talent Pipeline
- Lead partnerships with public agencies, workforce development organizations, educational institutions, and community partners.
- Serve as liaison with colleges, universities, workforce boards, apprenticeship programs, and strategic manufacturing partners.
- Develop workforce development programs and sustainable manufacturing talent pipelines.
- Coordinate candidate referrals, workforce program participation, onboarding logistics, internships, apprenticeships, and hiring initiatives.
- Organize hiring events, manufacturing tours, career fairs, and workforce engagement activities.

### Public Funding & Strategic Initiatives
- Identify and pursue workforce development grants, manufacturing incentives, tax credits, and public funding opportunities.
- Manage reporting, documentation, compliance, and performance metrics associated with public funding.
- Monitor workforce development initiatives and manufacturing programs to identify partnership opportunities.
- Build scalable systems for workforce partnerships, community engagement, and external stakeholder relationships.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, Education, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing training, workforce development, operations program management, or a related field.
- Experience administering Learning Management Systems or enterprise training platforms.
- Strong program management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience developing training programs, onboarding systems, and competency-based learning.
- Success building partnerships with educational institutions, workforce organizations, government agencies, or community partners.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience using data and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in high-tech manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, electronics, automotive, or medical device manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence methodologies.
- Experience managing workforce grants, apprenticeship programs, or publicly funded workforce initiatives.
- Familiarity with California workforce development programs and manufacturing initiatives.
- Experience with Workday Learning, Cornerstone, Docebo, or other enterprise LMS platforms.
- PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CPTD, APTD, CIT, or ATD certification.
- FAA Part 107 certification is encouraged and may be required for certain positions.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary: $145,000 - $219,000k.
- Equity in the form of stock options.
- Comprehensive health insurance plans.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401(k) savings plan.
- Relocation assistance may be available for eligible roles.

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