Regional Manufacturing Development Manager

La-Z-Boy Incorporated

Regional manager strengthening training, certification, and workforce readiness across La-Z-Boy manufacturing facilities. Leading training teams and supporting safety, quality, hiring, and continuous improvement.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeNeosho • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Manufacturing Development, Training Effectiveness, and Workforce Development, with a strong focus on Lean methodologies and TWI standards. Proven leadership in managing training teams and ensuring compliance with certification processes.

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Manufacturing DevelopmentWorkforce DevelopmentTraining EffectivenessLean MethodologyLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Training StandardsCertification ProcessesTWI MethodologyLMS ExperienceStandardized WorkContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCoaching Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeDriver Management Program Qualifications

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingWorkforce PlanningTraining CoachesComplianceKPI Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage execution of Manufacturing Development programs and initiatives across assigned facilities
Support onboarding, skill progression, certification readiness, and workforce flexibility development
Ensure consistent application of training standards, certification processes, and TWI methodology
Provide leadership and coaching to Training Coaches, Supervisors, and training teams
Monitor training effectiveness and workforce readiness KPIs and identify improvement opportunities
Maintain training records, certification documentation, and compliance-related training
Partner with HR and plant leadership on workforce planning and hiring decisions
Support grant opportunities and external workforce development partnerships
Directly lead Training Coaches and regional training teams across assigned facilities
Influence training effectiveness, certification readiness, safety, quality, and workforce flexibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 4-6 years of experience in manufacturing, workforce development, training, operations, or equivalent experience
2+ years leadership experience
Experience in manufacturing training and workforce development preferred
Lean, TWI, standardized work, or CI experience preferred
Experience with LMS or digital training platforms preferred
Strong leadership and coaching skills preferred
Ability to travel up to 30%
Must meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program if travel/driving is required
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 30 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance
401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%
9-11 paid holidays each year
Two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire
Personal time for non-exempt employees or state mandated sick time
Up to 30% travel