We’re pleased to announce the expansion of its training department with the appointment of Steven Maloney as the organization’s Director of Training. His extensive experience in human resources, leadership development, and continuous improvement initiatives will be essential to enhancing MACNY’s training offerings and providing members with the tools and skills needed to drive their success.
In this key role, Steven will lead the development and delivery of a wide range of training programs designed to strengthen workforce skills across the manufacturing sector and beyond. Steven will also be responsible for coaching leaders and HR professionals, with a focus on developing tailored coaching pathways and utilizing 360-degree evaluations. As a certified John Maxwell coach, trainer, and speaker, Steven will collaborate with David Freund, MACNY’s Chief Leadership Officer, to expand MACNY’s training offerings within the Maxwell portfolio. Additionally, Steven will spearhead new content development, including the creation of a Mentor Training Program for MACNY’s Registered Apprenticeship Program, aimed at enhancing mentorship and strengthening the apprenticeship experience.
“Steven’s deep experience in training, coaching, and leadership development makes him a great fit to drive MACNY’s training programs forward,” said Randy Wolken, President & CEO of MACNY. “His hands-on experience in manufacturing and proven success in coaching and mentoring will be invaluable as we continue to expand and diversify our training offerings to meet the needs of our members and the broader community.”
Starting this month, Steven will deliver training in several key areas, including Supervisory Leadership, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 5S and Visual Workspace, and Crucial Conversations, among others. New programs focused on emotional intelligence and other advanced leadership topics will be developed in the future.
Steven brings over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, having held executive leadership roles at Marquardt Switches North America as the Director of Human Resources-US and at International Wire Group as the Vice President of Human Resources. From 2008 to 2015, he was employed at MACNY, playing a key role in enhancing industry-focused education through programs like Situational Leadership II, Crucial Conversations, and Crucial Accountability. Steven has a proven track record in leadership development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, working with high-profile companies such as Chobani, INFICON, Pratt & Whitney, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Lockheed Martin, and Empower FCU. Steven serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Master of Science in Engineering Management program at Clarkson University and at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Strategic Management, Change Management, and Leadership.
Steven’s credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry and an MBA from Le Moyne College. He has been recognized for his business accomplishments and leadership, receiving the Central New York 40 Under FORTY award for his contributions to the region.
For more information about MACNY’s training offerings or to inquire about upcoming programs, please visit www.macny.org/events or contact Steven directly at [email protected].