Job Description

The Manager of Manufacturing Training at John A. Logan College plays a pivotal role in advancing the College’s mission to provide essential training and support to manufacturing businesses and employees. The ideal candidate will have expertise in manufacturing processes and strong proficiency in technical subjects. This role will focus on delivering hands-on training, classroom instruction, and individualized support for manufacturing businesses.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in industrial management, engineering, or closely related field.

Education Preferred: Master’s degree in industrial management, engineering, or closely related field.

Experience required: Three (3) years of work experience in a manufacturing setting.

Experience preferred: Two (2) years serving in a lead, supervisory, or management role in a manufacturing setting. Experience in project management. Experience in teaching, professional training, or staff development. Six Sigma certification.

Essential Functions & Position Duties

• Develop customized manufacturing training programs, including curriculum design and scheduling.
• Deliver instruction on manufacturing processes focusing specifically on mathematics, electrical, and mechanical.
• Develop and maintain learning resources, including textbooks, handouts, and instructional materials to support student success.
• Collaborate with production managers, quality control, and HR teams to identify specific training needs and implement solutions.
• Coordinate and manage partnerships with local manufacturing businesses to align training programs with workforce needs.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices to ensure training programs remain effective and compliant.
• Conduct regular assessments of learning outcomes and implement improvement strategies as needed.

Non-essential functions of the position
Other duties as assigned. Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or designated location.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Type of Position: Full-time; Professional

Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday–Friday

Salary Range: $55,000 – $66,250

John A. Logan College offers a variety of benefits to employees. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• Paid Holidays
• JALC Tuition Waiver

Complete a John A. Logan College professional application and submit a resume. Current employees may complete an internal application and submit a resume.

If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at 618-985-2828 x 8912 or at humanresources@jalc.edu.

JALC Mission: “To enrich lives through learning and community engagement.”

John A. Logan College is an equal opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.