Manufacturing Training Program Manager

The role

You will build and scale manufacturing talent development programs. This includes owning the manufacturing training ecosystem, managing learning management systems, and developing workforce partnerships.

What you will do

• Own the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing training programs.
• Schedule, coordinate, and administer instructor-led, on-the-job, and digital training.
• Design and improve onboarding programs.
• Develop cross-training strategies.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through KPIs.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, EHS, and Quality to develop training curricula.
• Act as the primary Manufacturing System Owner for the LMS.
• Develop scalable training infrastructure and reporting dashboards.
• Lead partnerships with public agencies, educational institutions, and community partners.
• Identify and pursue workforce development grants and public funding opportunities.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Operations, Manufacturing, Education, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing training, workforce development, operations program management, or a related field.
• Experience administering Learning Management Systems (LMS) or enterprise training platforms.
• Strong program management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience developing training programs, onboarding systems, and competency-based learning.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships with educational institutions, workforce organizations, government agencies, or community partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across technical, operational, and external stakeholders.
• Experience using data and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• Experience in high-tech manufacturing, aerospace, robotics, electronics, automotive, or medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience managing workforce grants, apprenticeship programs, or publicly funded workforce initiatives.
• Familiarity with California workforce development programs and manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience with Workday Learning, Cornerstone, Docebo, or other enterprise LMS platforms.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CPTD, APTD, CIT, or ATD certifications

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan
• Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles

Before you apply

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged and required for certain positions.
• Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession.