McWane Ductile · 8 hours ago
McWane Ductile Ohio - Workforce Development Manager
Coshocton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMcWane, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer seeking a Workforce Development Manager to lead the design and execution of a training and competency system for employees in a ductile iron pipe manufacturing facility. The role focuses on ensuring employees are trained and competent while aligning with safety expectations and operational discipline.
HardwareIndustrialManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain job-based training matrices, qualification paths, and competency verification for all departments (production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and supervision)
Define clear requirements for high-risk and quality-critical work (e.g., molten metal handling, rotating equipment, cranes/forklifts, coatings/lining systems)
Establish measurable metrics (time-to-qualification, refresher cadence, cross-training progression, and demonstrated proficiency)
Ensure training content aligns with standard work, process controls, and product specifications
Own the onboarding process for new hires, transfers, and promotions; verify readiness prior to independent work
Track and report training status, certifications, and re-certifications; escalate gaps to leaders for action
Maintain accurate, auditable training records to support OSHA compliance, customer/third‑party audits, insurance reviews, and internal assessments
Integrate applicable safety requirements into training (JSAs, lockout/tagout, confined space, PPE, safe material handling)
Partner with EHS, Operations, and Quality to evaluate effectiveness using incident/near-miss trends, defect/rework data, and process performance
Coordinate targeted retraining and skills reinforcement based on risk, process changes, and performance trends
Recruit, select, and onboard qualified hourly and salaried trainers; ensure coverage across shifts
Develop Train‑the‑Trainer expectations (technical accuracy, safety leadership, effective instruction, and consistent documentation)
Coach trainers and supervisors; implement feedback mechanisms and simple measures of trainer effectiveness
Reinforcing expected behaviors and values through onboarding, job training, and leader development—how work is performed is as important as output
Support supervisors in coaching, recognition, and corrective feedback to strengthen accountability and operational discipline
Identify skill gaps and workforce development needs; support succession and cross‑training plans
Build structured training plans for new equipment, process changes, specification updates, or new product introductions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Safety, or related field; or equivalent manufacturing experience in a molten‑metal environment
5+ years of experience in ductile iron pipe manufacturing or similar heavy/metal manufacturing operations
Experience building job-based training systems, competency verification, and training records suitable for audit
Ability to influence across levels, coach leaders, and drive consistent execution
Preferred
Experience in a unionized manufacturing operation
Familiarity with LMS or digital training tracking tools
Experience supporting AWWA/customer audits and quality management systems
Company
McWane Ductile
McWane Ductile is a supplier of ductile iron pipe including valves, hydrants, fittings and plumbing used for water infrastructure.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase