Workforce Development Manager - Morristown, TN

Company: Msccn
Location: Morristown
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. This role can be located in Morristown, Tennessee OR Cambridge, Ohio Workforce Development Manager You will oversee the learning strategy and execution for our manufacturing site, playing a critical role in elevating the skills of our manufactruing workforce. By aligning local learning plans directly to business objectives and operational performance, you will ensure our teams have the technical capabilities to succeed. You will lead the adoption of our learning ecosystem, partnering with internal leaders and external technical colleges to drive a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities Own the site’s learning strategy and implementation in partnership with local leadership, aligned with business objectives and plant KPIs Responsible for site adherence of compliance and completion of learning programs and technician certification process, in partnership with local HR team Partner with learning support network including internal Global Learning Council and technical colleges / 3rd party L&D relationships to execute strategy Influence internal Global Learning Council to identify, prioritize, and develop content for specific site needs Accountable for adoption, execution, and impact of learning ecosystem at the plant level, championing all learning initiatives Build training and facilitation capability at site level to deploy learning locally for workplace competencies, technical training (i.e. Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Safety, and product/category/machinery specific training) as well as facilitating training as needed Identify the site’s peer coaches and local technical experts to ensure the site has capacity and capability needed to train Engage technical colleges to ensure the curriculum is representative of site needs and complements strategic labor objectives (FAME?) Establish and manage relationships with vendors to build and deliver site technical and product specific training in accordance with global processes and policies Oversee skill gap assessments, utilize data to monitor training effectiveness (e.g., training metrics and ROI), and drive ongoing capability building and continuous improvement initiatives Define and oversee site training budget, consult on performance gaps, and build a plant-wide culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree 5 years in relevant technical training experience OR in learning & development Experience in manufacturing, industrial, operational, military, or similar fast-paced environment Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities Proven ability to assess training needs, measure effectiveness, manage change initiatives, and adapt learning programs to evolving workplace requirements. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years leading teams, leading across teams, and influencing others within manufacturing environment Background in compliance, safety, GMP, or quality systems within highly regulated sectors (e.g., food, pharma, automotive) Familiarity with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies Experience developing or implementing digital tools, automated systems, or e-learning technologies to drive operational efficiency Proven track record in implementing and managing manufacturing training programs (classroom, on-the-job, e-learning, etc.) Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning tools Ability to interpret training metrics, propose data-driven improvements, and report on training ROI Proficiency with Google Suite applications Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 USD

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