Hiring: Regional Manufacturing Development Manager Company: La-Z-Boy Incorporated Location: Dayton, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:00:24 About the job Experience: •4-6 years of experience in manufacturing, workforce development, training, operations, or equivalent experience •6 years of experience in manufacturing, workforce development, training, operations, or equivalent experience •2+ years leadership experience Required Skills: •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. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree with 4-6 years of experience in manufacturing, workforce development, training, operations, or equivalent experience •Lean, TWI, standardized work, or CI experience •Strong leadership and coaching skills Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!