Lead Manufacturing Trainer MATCH | Manufacturing and Technology Community Hub New Haven, CT Job Details Full-time $25 - $40 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Job Summary MATCH seeks a Lead Manufacturing Trainer to lead its manufacturing training program in New Haven. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Lead Trainer designs and delivers curriculum, supervises trainers, assesses trainee progress, and oversees a safe, well-maintained training shop. Responsibilities Technical and Instructional Leadership Enter and review trainee data to monitor and assess progress in hard skills. Engage in and manage trainee learning to ensure successful program completion and readiness for employment. Facilitate group instruction to trainees at varying levels of competencies, capabilities, and levels of engagement to ensure comprehension and application of content. Provide 1:1 curricular instruction to trainees to support programmatic progress. Create, review, and approve purchasing requisitions for training needs and inventory management. Develop and manage training schedule based on student progression in the curriculum. Oversee equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and maintain training shop space. Oversee quality implementation and overall progress of trainees. Manage and ensure quality control of all orders fulfilled through contract manufacturing. Participate in recruitment and intake meetings to discuss prospective trainees. Track and report organizational performance metrics and trainee outcomes. Curriculum Development Create, refine, and finalize hard skills training curricula, including introduction of new curricular improvements. Update existing curricula based on manufacturers' employment needs and industry trends. Create structures and processes to stay informed of and self-educate in advancing manufacturing technologies to support existing and new curricula. Monitor, assess, and support the fidelity of curriculum implementation. Staff Performance Management and Development Set clear, unified expectations and goals with Executive Director across roles and create performance evaluation processes. Manage and develop instructional team to enhance performance and program outcomes, fostering an outcome-driven culture. Recruit, interview, and hire staff in accordance with MATCH's hiring process. Train, develop, and manage trainers in course delivery, safety, and manufacturing best practices, including new content and curricula. Drive a mission-driven organizational culture and climate aligned with MATCH's values: accountability, compassion, and real-world results.

Qualifications:

Ideally, 10 years of experience in manufacturing, workforce development, or related fields. Proven leadership or management experience in related field. Experience designing and successfully implementing new evidence-informed curricula, initiative, and/or program in manufacturing or related field. Familiarity with design tools such as Solidworks, computer assisted drawing (CAD), and like programs. High school diploma minimum; technical training and specialized manufacturing training programs preferred. Professional or personal experience working with individuals facing barriers to employment, including young adults and adults who are impacted by the justice system and have experienced high levels of trauma. Outstanding interpersonal skills that build and foster healthy working relationships with a wide array of staff—junior, senior, for-profit, nonprofit, and from diverse backgrounds. Strong project management capabilities. Exceptional administrative skills, including time management, detail orientation, and Microsoft Suite. Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment. Willingness to travel locally and throughout the region with occasional travel outside the state. Occasional evening and weekend commitments may be required.

Pay:

$25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person