Workforce Development Leader

Description

G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities.

To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
• Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• 401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses Program
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
• Bereavement Leave

The Workforce Development Leader is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing initiatives that build a skilled and resilient workforce aligned with organizational or community economic goals. This role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including educational institutions, industry partners, workforce boards, and government agencies to ensure talent pipelines meet current and future needs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled communicator, and passionate advocate for career development and lifelong learning.

• Develop and lead workforce development strategies that align with organizational and regional economic development goals.
• Identify workforce skill gaps and develop targeted training programs, apprenticeships, internships, and upskilling initiatives.
• Partner with community colleges, universities, vocational schools, and training providers to create customized training pathways.
• Collaborate with local workforce development boards, chambers of commerce, and government agencies to secure funding and support for programs.
• Lead employer engagement efforts to ensure workforce programs are demand-driven and reflective of industry needs.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through metrics such as placement rates, retention, and ROI.
• Stay informed on labor market trends, policy changes, and emerging technologies that impact workforce planning.
• Supervise and mentor a team of workforce specialists, program managers, or training coordinators, as applicable.
• Prepare and present reports, grant applications, and proposals for workforce development funding or partnerships.
• Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across all workforce development initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Education, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in workforce development, training & development, economic development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-sector partnerships or workforce programs.
• Strong understanding of labor market dynamics and workforce development strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to align workforce development initiatives with organizational priorities and ensure seamless program implementation.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to pivot quickly to support Human Resources (HR) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) departments as needed, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and…