L&D Coach

Hilmar Cheese Company Inc.

1d • $87,865 - $131,798 • Onsite

About The Position

At Hilmar Cheese Company we improve lives around the world through wholesome dairy products. Since our founding in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company has been committed to innovation and sustainability. Our state-of-the art production facilities convert an abundance of locally sourced high-quality milk into a variety of nutritious cheeses, whey protein and lactose. The Cheese and Ingredients that we produce create a wide variety of retail and food service products from sliced and shredded cheeses, to protein supplements and infant formula. We are a trusted partner to premier food and beverage brands in more than fifty countries helping bring their vision into reality. Throughout our decades of success and growth we have remained committed to our mission and values and these principles unite our people and guide all that we do. A Typical DayThe Leadership & Development Coach plays a pivotal role in supporting individual employee growth and fostering a performance-driven, values-aligned culture at Hilmar. This role is responsible for delivering personalized coaching to employees at all levels, with a focus on building emotional intelligence, resilience, self-awareness, and leadership capabilities. The Coach partners closely with the Manager of Organizational Leadership & Development,  L&D Facilitators and Human Resource Managers to ensure a seamless connection between behavioral development and skills-based training, contributing to both individual success and broader organizational effectiveness.Job Responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years’ related experience or equivalent experiences.
• Three years’ experience in coaching, leadership development, or employee development.
• Comfort facilitating or participating in group-based discussions or learning experiences.
• Certification in coaching methodologies (e.g., ICF, Gallup CliftonStrengths, EQ-i, or equivalent) or able to obtain in first 3-6 months.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting culture change, performance management, or engagement initiatives.
• Ability to use coaching assessments and diagnostics to guide development planning (e.g., 360 feedback, emotional intelligence assessments, leadership assessments).
• Strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and active listening skills.
• Familiarity with core competency development, behavioral science, and emotional intelligence frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or related field.
• Five years of coaching or leadership development experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Experience facilitating group conversations such as workshops, retrospectives, learning sessions, coaching circles, or guided discussions.
• Certification in assessment tools and from a recognized coaching body (e.g., ICF, PCC or MCC, Gallup Global Strengths Coach, EQ-i 2.0/360, Hogan, DiSC, etc.)
• Experience coaching employees across a range of levels, including frontline leaders, mid-level managers, and senior leader.
• Familiarity with competency models and how they align with coaching, leadership development, and performance frameworks.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, change management, and organizational development strategies.
• Experience working within learning and development teams to coordinate programs and reinforce training content through coaching.

Responsibilities

• Support Personal Development: Provide individualized coaching to employees, especially high-potential and leadership-level individuals, focusing on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal growth.
• Enhance Core Competencies: Use coaching tools and techniques to support development in key areas such as communication, adaptability, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitate Behavioral Change: Help employees overcome performance barriers, improve engagement, and develop positive workplace habits aligned with Hilmar’s core values through 1:1 coaching and facilitated group coaching labs focused on practicing and applying skills learned in L&D programs.
• Leadership Coaching: Deliver targeted coaching for emerging leaders and key talent to strengthen leadership capabilities, such as strategic thinking, decision-making, and team management.
• Collaborate with L&D Facilitators: Coordinate with the L&D team to align coaching outcomes with learning initiatives and reinforce application of competencies taught in training.
• Support Employee Well-Being: Promote a growth mindset and resilience by supporting employees through challenges, helping them navigate change, and fostering overall emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level