Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Van Drunen Farms
Any Location, IL
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

Lead and execute the company-wide Learning & Development strategy, aligning development initiatives with organizational goals and business priorities. Partner with Talent Management and business leaders to identify capability gaps, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and support workforce readiness.

What You Will Do

Design and deliver practical learning experiences, tools, and programs that improve coaching, accountability, goal setting, feedback, and overall leadership capability. Facilitate company-wide development programs and create scalable learning solutions that drive engagement, performance, and growth.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate must be able to lead the evolution of the learning ecosystem, including learning technologies, instructional design standards, and responsible adoption of AI-enabled learning tools.

Requirements

  • Progressive experience leading Learning & Development strategy, organizational capability building, and enterprise learning initiatives.
  • Experience partnering with leaders to assess organizational needs and implement practical development solutions that improve performance.
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills across manufacturing, corporate, or multi-site environments.
  • Proven ability to translate business strategy into scalable learning programs, tools, and resources.
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and build credibility with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, player-coach approach to program design, delivery, and execution.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Human Resources Development, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
  • Experience with Workday Learning is a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays and vacation.
  • Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
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