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Manufacturing Technician roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualification. Australian professionals with credentials in engineering technology, industrial manufacturing, or a related discipline can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery and no annual cap to worry about.
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Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson, and V8.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
Why Campbell’s…
- Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
- Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
- Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
- If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
- Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
- Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Capability & Training is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive manufacturing capability strategy that creates a highly skilled, engaged, and future-ready workforce across the manufacturing network.
This leader will establish and sustain foundational training systems, capability-building programs, technical skills development frameworks, qualification processes, and career progression pathways that improve performance, increase workforce readiness, and support organizational growth. The role serves as a key partner across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Food Safety, EH&S, Operational Excellence, Human Resources, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure consistent capability development and execution across all manufacturing facilities.
The successful candidate will bring hands-on capability and training experience, a passion for people development, and demonstrated success with building training and capability systems from the ground up. This role requires strong influence, collaboration, and change leadership skills to drive adoption and create a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
What you will do...
Manufacturing Capability Strategy:
- Develop and execute a multi-year manufacturing capability and workforce development strategy aligned to business, operational, and talent objectives.
- Establish foundational capability frameworks for frontline employees, skilled trades, technical professionals, and frontline leaders.
- Create standardized approaches to onboarding, qualification, certification, and re-certification programs across manufacturing sites.
- Build capability roadmaps that support current and future operational needs.
Training & Learning Excellence:
- Lead the design and deployment of scalable training systems, governance processes, standards, and metrics.
- Establish learning pathways for production operators, maintenance technicians, warehouse personnel, and frontline leaders.
- Ensure training programs support compliance requirements, GMP standards, food safety requirements, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Drive adoption of digital learning tools, learning management systems, and connected worker technologies.
Technical Skills Development:
- Implement technical training programs focused on equipment operation, troubleshooting, reliability, maintenance excellence, quality systems, and manufacturing fundamentals.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to identify capability gaps and prioritize development initiatives.
- Develop skills matrices, competency models, and certification programs to ensure workforce readiness.
- Support apprenticeship, technical academy, and skilled trades development programs.
Team Leadership:
- Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing capability and training team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Provide clear performance expectations, development plans, and coaching for direct and indirect reports.
- Develop capability within the training organization to ensure sustainability and scalability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and supply chain leaders regarding workforce capability needs.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Food Safety, EH&S, Operational Excellence, and HR teams.
- Influence stakeholders across a matrixed environment to drive alignment on capability priorities.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance organizational capability and operational performance.
Continuous Improvement & Change Leadership:
- Leverage Operational Excellence, Lean, and continuous improvement principles to enhance learning effectiveness.
- Lead transformational initiatives that simplify training processes and improve employee capability outcomes.
- Utilize performance data and business metrics to measure the effectiveness of capability-building programs.
- Drive change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new programs and systems.
Key Results:
- Improved employee capability and qualification rates.
- Increased workforce productivity and operational performance.
- Reduced time-to-proficiency for new employees.
- Enhanced technical capability and skilled trades bench strength.
- Improved employee engagement and retention.
- Greater consistency in training execution across manufacturing sites.
- Measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Who you will work with...
You will work with the L&D department and manufacturing partners.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Organizational Development, Manufacturing, Human Resources, or related field.
- 5+ years of leadership, teaching, or training experience, including responsibility for learning and development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing training and workforce capability strategies.
- Experience leading teams.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and capability-building methodologies.
- Experience partnering across multiple functions.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience building training organizations, academies, or workforce development programs from foundational stages.
- Knowledge of Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Continuous Improvement, and Reliability principles.
- Experience with digital learning platforms, LMS systems, and connected worker technologies.
- Certification Training & Development, Change Management, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations.
- Food and beverage manufacturing experience preferred.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Building Organizational Capability
- Talent Development
- Change Leadership
- Collaboration & Influence
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Execution Excellence
- Coaching & Mentorship
- Business Acumen
- Results Orientation
Compensation and Benefits:
The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $139,000-$191,100. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson, and V8.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
Why Campbell’s…
- Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
- Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
- Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
- If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
- Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
- Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Capability & Training is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive manufacturing capability strategy that creates a highly skilled, engaged, and future-ready workforce across the manufacturing network.
This leader will establish and sustain foundational training systems, capability-building programs, technical skills development frameworks, qualification processes, and career progression pathways that improve performance, increase workforce readiness, and support organizational growth. The role serves as a key partner across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Food Safety, EH&S, Operational Excellence, Human Resources, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure consistent capability development and execution across all manufacturing facilities.
The successful candidate will bring hands-on capability and training experience, a passion for people development, and demonstrated success with building training and capability systems from the ground up. This role requires strong influence, collaboration, and change leadership skills to drive adoption and create a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
What you will do...
Manufacturing Capability Strategy:
- Develop and execute a multi-year manufacturing capability and workforce development strategy aligned to business, operational, and talent objectives.
- Establish foundational capability frameworks for frontline employees, skilled trades, technical professionals, and frontline leaders.
- Create standardized approaches to onboarding, qualification, certification, and re-certification programs across manufacturing sites.
- Build capability roadmaps that support current and future operational needs.
Training & Learning Excellence:
- Lead the design and deployment of scalable training systems, governance processes, standards, and metrics.
- Establish learning pathways for production operators, maintenance technicians, warehouse personnel, and frontline leaders.
- Ensure training programs support compliance requirements, GMP standards, food safety requirements, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Drive adoption of digital learning tools, learning management systems, and connected worker technologies.
Technical Skills Development:
- Implement technical training programs focused on equipment operation, troubleshooting, reliability, maintenance excellence, quality systems, and manufacturing fundamentals.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams to identify capability gaps and prioritize development initiatives.
- Develop skills matrices, competency models, and certification programs to ensure workforce readiness.
- Support apprenticeship, technical academy, and skilled trades development programs.
Team Leadership:
- Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing capability and training team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Provide clear performance expectations, development plans, and coaching for direct and indirect reports.
- Develop capability within the training organization to ensure sustainability and scalability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and supply chain leaders regarding workforce capability needs.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Food Safety, EH&S, Operational Excellence, and HR teams.
- Influence stakeholders across a matrixed environment to drive alignment on capability priorities.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance organizational capability and operational performance.
Continuous Improvement & Change Leadership:
- Leverage Operational Excellence, Lean, and continuous improvement principles to enhance learning effectiveness.
- Lead transformational initiatives that simplify training processes and improve employee capability outcomes.
- Utilize performance data and business metrics to measure the effectiveness of capability-building programs.
- Drive change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new programs and systems.
Key Results:
- Improved employee capability and qualification rates.
- Increased workforce productivity and operational performance.
- Reduced time-to-proficiency for new employees.
- Enhanced technical capability and skilled trades bench strength.
- Improved employee engagement and retention.
- Greater consistency in training execution across manufacturing sites.
- Measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Who you will work with...
You will work with the L&D department and manufacturing partners.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Organizational Development, Manufacturing, Human Resources, or related field.
- 5+ years of leadership, teaching, or training experience, including responsibility for learning and development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing training and workforce capability strategies.
- Experience leading teams.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and capability-building methodologies.
- Experience partnering across multiple functions.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience building training organizations, academies, or workforce development programs from foundational stages.
- Knowledge of Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Continuous Improvement, and Reliability principles.
- Experience with digital learning platforms, LMS systems, and connected worker technologies.
- Certification Training & Development, Change Management, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations.
- Food and beverage manufacturing experience preferred.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Building Organizational Capability
- Talent Development
- Change Leadership
- Collaboration & Influence
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Execution Excellence
- Coaching & Mentorship
- Business Acumen
- Results Orientation
Compensation and Benefits:
The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $139,000-$191,100. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Manufacturing Technician
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian engineering technology diploma may not automatically read as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before applying so employers can assess your E-3 visa eligibility without hesitation.
Target manufacturers already running E-Verify
U.S. manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify are already set up to verify work authorization electronically, which signals they have experience with foreign national hires. Search DOL's FLAG portal for LCA filings under relevant SOC codes to identify active sponsors in your target industry.
Frame your specialty occupation case in your resume
Manufacturing Technician roles face more E-3 scrutiny than software jobs because consular officers sometimes question whether the role truly requires a degree. Make your resume explicitly connect your degree field to your core technical duties, not just your job title.
Clarify LCA obligations with your employer early
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before your visa appointment. Confirm they understand this step is their responsibility and must be certified before you can schedule your consulate interview, so the offer doesn't stall at the eleventh hour.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the process
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA filing, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end, so neither you nor your employer needs to navigate USCIS requirements without guidance.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for consulate timelines
E-3 interviews at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth can have wait times ranging from two to eight weeks depending on the season. Agree on a start date with your employer that builds in buffer for appointment availability and passport return processing.
E-3 Visa Manufacturing Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Manufacturing Technician jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Manufacturing Technician roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards rarely flag visa sponsorship accurately for Australian nationals specifically. Migrate Mate filters for E-3-eligible roles so you're not spending time on positions that won't support your visa status.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Manufacturing Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is defined. The E-3 requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Manufacturing Technician position tied to process engineering, quality systems, or industrial technology with a clear degree requirement will typically qualify. Roles framed as skilled trades without a degree requirement may not clear the specialty occupation threshold at the consulate.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Manufacturing Technician roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian manufacturing professionals. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and you can apply directly at an Australian consulate after receiving a job offer. The H-1B visa requires entering a randomized lottery in April, waiting until October for the earliest start date, and competing against hundreds of thousands of registrations. An E-3 offer accepted today can result in a visa within six to ten weeks.
Can I switch to a different manufacturing employer after arriving on the E-3?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific, so you'll need your new employer to file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to attend a new consulate appointment to receive an updated visa stamp. You can start working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and you have a valid I-94 reflecting the change, but you cannot simply transfer the visa from one employer to another without restarting the process.