Director of Learning and Development
About The Position
The Director of Learning & Development (L&D) is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and evaluation of learning and development programs that build workforce capability, strengthen leadership, and support operational excellence across BTD’s manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with manufacturing, operations, safety, and HR leadership to ensure learning solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with business priorities. The Director of L&D brings significant experience in manufacturing environments and understands the realities of supporting multiâshift operations, ensuring learning is accessible and effective for hourly employees, frontline leaders, and salaried staff across all shifts. Safety is #1 at BTD : Our expectation is that every employee: 1) Strictly follows safety policies, rules and safe work methods. 2) Promptly corrects or reports safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Promptly reports injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Makes regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous improvement in safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, education, business, or related field required.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, with significant experience in the manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting multi-shift manufacturing operations and hourly/frontline workforces.
- Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development programs for supervisors and managers.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and experiential learning in operational environments.
- Ability to partner effectively with manufacturing, operations, and safety leaders.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and executive presence skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into practical learning solutions.
- Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills.
- High ethical standards and alignment with BTD’s mission and values.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute an enterpriseâwide learning and development strategy aligned with BTD’s business objectives, manufacturing strategy, and talent priorities.
- Partner with manufacturing and operations leadership to ensure learning initiatives support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and leadership effectiveness.
- Design, implement, and maintain learning programs across all BTD locations, ensuring consistency while allowing for siteâspecific needs.
- Ensure training solutions are accessible and effective across all shifts , including nights, weekends, and alternative schedules.
- Oversee leadership development programs for frontline leaders, supervisors, managers, and highâpotential talent.
- Support succession planning and career development by building development pathways and experiences aligned to business needs.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Learning & Development team; establish priorities, performance expectations, and development plans.
- Manage the L&D budget, learning systems, and external vendor relationships.
- Establish metrics and evaluation methods to measure the effectiveness and business impact of learning programs.
- Stay current on best practices in learning, leadership development, and manufacturing workforce development.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on workforce capability, leadership bench strength, and organizational development needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
