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Full-Time | Onsite | Manufacturing Operations
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Heartline Staffing is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Learning & Development Manager for a growing multi-site manufacturing organization in Tyler, Texas. This leadership role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Human Resources to strengthen workforce capability, develop frontline leaders, and improve operational execution across multiple manufacturing facilities. :contentReference[oaicite:0]index=0
Position Overview
This is not a traditional classroom training position. The Manufacturing Learning & Development Manager is responsible for building workforce capability systems that improve operational readiness, strengthen frontline leadership, standardize qualification processes, and support continuous improvement across multiple production facilities. The successful candidate will lead capability initiatives that ensure employees are trained, qualified, and prepared to perform safely and effectively. :contentReference[oaicite:1]index=1
Key Responsibilities
- Identify workforce capability gaps with plant leadership
- Design and improve onboarding, qualification, certification, and cross-training programs
- Coach frontline leaders to improve accountability and execution
- Lead and develop a technical learning and workforce development team
- Standardize workforce capability processes across multiple manufacturing sites
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams
- Improve workforce flexibility through cross-training initiatives
- Drive operational readiness and leadership development
- Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations :contentReference[oaicite:2]index=2
Work Environment
- Office and Production Floor Environment
- Up to 50% Travel Supporting Multiple Manufacturing Facilities
- Limited Relocation Assistance Available :contentReference[oaicite:3]index=3
- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, Organizational Leadership, or Related Field (or Equivalent Experience) REQUIRED
- Minimum 7 Years Manufacturing Operations, Workforce Capability, Technical Training, Learning & Development, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence Experience REQUIRED
- Experience Coaching Frontline Leaders in a Manufacturing Environment REQUIRED
- Experience Building Onboarding, Qualification, Certification, and Cross-Training Programs REQUIRED
- Strong Facilitation, Coaching, Communication, and Problem-Solving Skills REQUIRED
- Ability to Influence Cross-Functional Teams REQUIRED
- Willingness to Travel Up to 50% REQUIRED
- Food Manufacturing or High-Volume Production Experience Preferred
- Multi-Site Manufacturing Experience Preferred
- Leadership of a Training or Workforce Development Team Preferred
- Lean Manufacturing, TWI, Standard Work, TPM, or Continuous Improvement Experience Preferred :contentReference[oaicite:4]index=4 :contentReference[oaicite:5]index=5
Not ready to apply? Many manufacturing leaders prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
Full-Time | Onsite | Manufacturing Operations
Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn
Prefer a confidential conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly.
Heartline Staffing is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Learning & Development Manager for a growing multi-site manufacturing organization in Tyler, Texas. This leadership role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Human Resources to strengthen workforce capability, develop frontline leaders, and improve operational execution across multiple manufacturing facilities. :contentReference[oaicite:0]index=0
Position Overview
This is not a traditional classroom training position. The Manufacturing Learning & Development Manager is responsible for building workforce capability systems that improve operational readiness, strengthen frontline leadership, standardize qualification processes, and support continuous improvement across multiple production facilities. The successful candidate will lead capability initiatives that ensure employees are trained, qualified, and prepared to perform safely and effectively. :contentReference[oaicite:1]index=1
Key Responsibilities
- Identify workforce capability gaps with plant leadership
- Design and improve onboarding, qualification, certification, and cross-training programs
- Coach frontline leaders to improve accountability and execution
- Lead and develop a technical learning and workforce development team
- Standardize workforce capability processes across multiple manufacturing sites
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams
- Improve workforce flexibility through cross-training initiatives
- Drive operational readiness and leadership development
- Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations :contentReference[oaicite:2]index=2
Work Environment
- Office and Production Floor Environment
- Up to 50% Travel Supporting Multiple Manufacturing Facilities
- Limited Relocation Assistance Available :contentReference[oaicite:3]index=3
- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, Organizational Leadership, or Related Field (or Equivalent Experience) REQUIRED
- Minimum 7 Years Manufacturing Operations, Workforce Capability, Technical Training, Learning & Development, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence Experience REQUIRED
- Experience Coaching Frontline Leaders in a Manufacturing Environment REQUIRED
- Experience Building Onboarding, Qualification, Certification, and Cross-Training Programs REQUIRED
- Strong Facilitation, Coaching, Communication, and Problem-Solving Skills REQUIRED
- Ability to Influence Cross-Functional Teams REQUIRED
- Willingness to Travel Up to 50% REQUIRED
- Food Manufacturing or High-Volume Production Experience Preferred
- Multi-Site Manufacturing Experience Preferred
- Leadership of a Training or Workforce Development Team Preferred
- Lean Manufacturing, TWI, Standard Work, TPM, or Continuous Improvement Experience Preferred :contentReference[oaicite:4]index=4 :contentReference[oaicite:5]index=5
Not ready to apply? Many manufacturing leaders prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience leading software or product development teams
- Proficiency with Agile and Scrum methodologies and project management tools like Jira
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder communication
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Experience with budget planning, resource allocation, and delivery roadmaps
Tips for Your Development Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the domain
Development manager roles in software engineering, construction, and fundraising pull from different hiring managers with different vocabularies. Mirror the language in each posting, whether that's sprint velocity, project lifecycle, or donor acquisition, so your resume clears the first screen.
Quantify team outcomes not just tasks
Hiring managers expect to see what your team shipped, raised, or delivered, not a list of your responsibilities. Replace lines like 'managed a team of engineers' with specifics about delivery timelines met, headcount grown, or revenue targets hit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by methodology alignment
A posting that emphasizes SAFe, Agile, or waterfall signals the team's operating culture before you walk in the door. Target openings that match the delivery methodology you've used most, so you can speak to it concretely rather than generically in the interview.
Prepare a structured delivery story for interviews
Expect behavioral questions that probe how you unblock teams, manage scope creep, and handle underperformers. Prepare two or three detailed examples using a situation, action, and result format, covering at least one situation where a project nearly derailed.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Development managers often inherit underfunded teams or legacy technical debt. Before accepting an offer, clarify headcount authority, budget ownership, and escalation paths. Negotiating these terms upfront protects you from being held accountable for constraints that were never yours to fix.
Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most development managers?
The companies hiring the most development managers right now include CVS Health, Amazon, and Amazon Web Services, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, healthcare, and financial services, though construction and nonprofit sectors post steadily as well.
How many development manager jobs are remote?
About 66% of development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed engineering and product teams have become. Software development management roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while construction and facilities development management positions are almost always on-site.
How do you become a development manager?
Most development managers start as individual contributors, either software engineers, project leads, or fundraising officers, and move into management after demonstrating the ability to mentor others and own outcomes. Building a foundation in Agile or Scrum delivery, earning a project management certification, and taking on team-lead responsibilities within your current role are the most direct paths to your first development manager title.
Can you get a development manager job without much management experience?
Yes, particularly if you've led projects, mentored junior colleagues, or owned a delivery cycle without holding a formal manager title. Employers hiring first-time managers often care more about your ability to articulate how you've influenced team outcomes than about years of direct reports. Targeting smaller companies or newly formed teams, where management structures are still being built, improves your chances of making that first jump.
What does the development manager interview process look like?
Most development manager interviews run three to four rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on your background and role fit, followed by a hiring manager conversation that goes deeper on delivery methodology and leadership philosophy. Later rounds typically involve a panel with engineering leads, product managers, or directors, and often include a case study or presentation where you walk through how you'd approach a real planning or team challenge.
Where can I find and apply to development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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