Director of Education & Outreach in Elkhorn, Wisconsin at READER PRECISION SOLUTIONS

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make an immediate impact—and are passionate about developing future talent in high-tech manufacturing—this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation workforce.

The Director of Education & Outreach is a strategic leadership role responsible for building and sustaining strong partnerships with K–12 schools, technical colleges, and universities. This position plays a critical role in developing a robust talent pipeline through internships, youth apprenticeships, and early-career hiring initiatives, while also leading internal training and development programs that support organizational performance.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, salaried exempt, benefits eligible position, following a core schedule of Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexibility as needed; additional hours may be required based on business needs, including some evenings with occasional travel.

Essential Job Duties Include but are not limited to:

Talent Pipeline & External Partnerships

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with K–12 schools, technical colleges, and universities
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and educational institutions
• Design and execute outreach strategies to attract students to careers in high-tech manufacturing
• Conduct school visits, presentations, career panels, and participate in Career & Technical Education (CTE) initiatives
• Collaborate with CTE coordinators to identify, recruit, and screen candidates for youth apprenticeship programs
• Coordinate and participate in career fairs, Manufacturing Day, and other community engagement events
• Lead initiatives such as the IMTS student trip and other experiential learning opportunities

Workforce Development & Training

• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal technical training programs aligned with business needs
• Partner with manufacturing leadership and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop curriculum focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Develop and maintain training materials, manuals, and multimedia content
• Establish and guide a mentor network to support employee development
• Facilitate training sessions, assessments, and career development planning
• Identify skill gaps and implement targeted training solutions

Talent Programs

• In partnership with HR, oversee onboarding, training, and rotational programs for all employees, including interns and youth apprentices
• Partner with HR and operational leaders to evaluate performance and development
• Create meaningful development experiences and cross-functional exposure opportunities
• Ensure alignment between educational programs and company workforce needs

Compliance & Administration

• Maintain accurate and audit-ready training records (ISO/AS compliance)
• Ensure completion of required certifications and training programs
• Partner with HR to track and report training metrics
• Support workforce planning through data-driven insights

Leadership & Communication

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Serve as an ambassador for the company’s values and mission internally and externally
• Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Workforce Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of teaching experience. Experience in manufacturing, technical training or workforce development programs is preferred.
• Proven experience building partnerships with K–12 schools, technical colleges, and universities
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing education
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and video editing software
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing demands
• Knowledge of ISO/AS training compliance requirements is preferred
• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS) is preferred

Benefits & perks of joining the Reader Precision Solutions team include:

RPS team members enjoy a challenging & fast-paced work environment in a high-tech manufacturing facility named the 35th & 37th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year. Our work environment is extremely clean, well lit, organized (5S), & climate-controlled. In addition, our team thrives in a supportive culture that provides engaged leadership, ongoing recognition for performance results, & a great benefits package.

• Competitive wages (paid weekly on Thursday's)
• 8% of base pay shift differential (2nd & 3rd shift)
• Benefits begin the month following 30 days of employment: health insurance with points based, holistic wellness program, dental, life, & disability insurance
• Partnership with a near site local clinic for FREE health services including primary & preventative care, walk in visits, labs, prescriptions, etc.
• FREE vision insurance!
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4.5% company match (immediately vested!)
• Vacation accrual starts upon hire - accrue up to 2.5 weeks in first year!
• 9 paid holidays with up to two discretionary holidays each year
• Education assistance up to $5,250 annually (after 12 months of service)
• Professional development opportunities – internal & external (cross-departmental training, PMPA conferences, IMTS-Chicago, local technical colleges/universities, & more…)
• Career advancement – ongoing training & mentoring with opportunity to grow your skills
• Performance bonus – potential to receive a discretionary year-end bonus based on individual and group performance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability policy
• Company events – team lunches, summer picnic event, holiday party
• Company zoo pass to Milwaukee County Zoo
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Holistic wellness program – earn up to $700 in incentives through points accumulation for accomplishing a variety of wellness activities. Also offered by the Company are employer paid onsite flu shots, biometric screenings, free health coaching & MUCH more!
• Employer paid life insurance – $50,000 policy with options for voluntary life up to $400,000 benefit maximum
• Financial planning resources & onsite financial wellness workshops
• Employer subsidized work shoes & safety glasses program
• Reader Precision Solutions branded attire – $100 annual allowance
• Employee Referral bonus – $1,000
• Satisfying work…leaving work at the end of the day knowing that the GREAT work you do is meaningful and appreciated by the Company, our clients, and end users who benefit from the high-quality components we manufacture for them!

Reader Precision Solutions Four Pillars: Innovation, Empowerment, Integrity & Respect

• Innovation – we apply creative solutions to exceed expectations internally and externally. We deliver creative solutions by pursuing continuous improvement, challenging the limits of conventional thinking to drive positive change and engaging our customers to achieve synergy.
• Empowerment – we equip our employees to succeed. We nurture success with setting realistic goals and standards; with accountability and regular performance feedback, providing training opportunities for growth and learning and offering employees a safe and modern work environment.
• Integrity – our reputation is everything. We preserve and enhance our reputation by, operating with the highest ethical standards, focusing on customer needs and contributing positively to our community and environment.
• Respect – we act with honor in all our interactions. In our interactions, we accept and value individual differences, work together with a positive attitude and promote open and honest communication in a team-based environment.