Industry Liaison, Manufacturing

Position Title:                   INDUSTRY LIAISON, MANUFACTURING            

Department:                     Industry Partnerships

Reports to:                        Senior Director of Industry Strategy

FLSA Status:                    Full Time, Exempt

Hiring range:                    $55,000 - $62,000

Benefits Include:                Hybrid work model, flexible work schedule, generous paid time off, 401(K) match, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, health savings account and life insurance.

Location:                           Centre City Tower, 650 Smithfield Street, Suite 2400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Partner4Work (TRWIB, Inc.) values diversity and strives for our team to reflect the wide range of people and perspectives that form our region. We provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, culture, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Partner4Work is an EEO employer.

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About Us

As the leader of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County’s public workforce system, Partner4Work (formerly Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board) works to ensure that the current and future needs of businesses and job seekers are met. Through innovative initiatives and programs spanning every facet of the workforce, Partner4Work bridges the gap between people looking for work and companies in need of talent.

About this Position

We are searching for a skilled Industry Liaison to oversee the Partner4Work Manufacturing Industry Partnership. The Manufacturing Liaison will be responsible for building and maintaining beneficial relationships with various advanced manufacturing organizations, including chambers of commerce, industry associations, training providers, and employers. The ideal candidate will be able to work and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams, to develop and implement strategies to establish and maintain relationships with manufacturing organizations, community partners, and the public workforce system. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

●      Act as a point of contact for collaborative efforts involving the Manufacturing Industry Partnership.

●      Work with the Director of Industry Strategy to develop and implement strategies to establish and maintain relationships with manufacturing organizations.

●      Collaborate with industry partners and employers to determine the need to scale existing or develop new training programs to meet business and industry needs. Assist in program development.

●      Continually develop/revise industry-vetted skills map and workplace competencies for in-demand occupations in the manufacturing industry.

●      Coordinate with industry partners and employers to determine high demand programs in existence and how best the workforce system can leverage them.

●      Identify opportunities for collaboration, growth, and improvement of workforce development initiatives within the regional manufacturing industry.

●      Connect employers and provide them with guidance and support to navigate the public workforce system programs, services, and resources.

●      Provide regular reports on industry trends, updates, and key developments.

●      Represent the workforce board at industry events, conferences, and meetings as required.

●      Collaborate with the Communications Team to develop and participate in the delivery of public information efforts and targeted outreach.

●      Understand the business problem, identify complex issues, prepare and execute a planned approach for one or more lines of business initiatives.

●      Other duties as assigned.

P4W Ambassador

●        Contributes to the development of a supportive and collaborative work environment through active participation in internal collaborations, team, and activities.

●        Provide a high level of customer service for existing and prospective program partners through transparent, accessible, and open dialogue about the organization’s strategy and prospective projects.

Valued Skills and Experience

●      Great communication skills and the ability to work in a hybrid environment utilizing communication tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and G-Suite.

●      Two years of relevant experience in the manufacturing industry or adjacent roles.

ADA Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be used to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to write and/or type; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and bend. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounter in an office environment. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.