Lead, Learning & Development

Quirch Foods • Lakeland, FL

11h

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Key Responsibilities Learning Strategy & Leadership · Develop and execute a learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals · Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and prioritize learning initiatives · Serve as the internal expert on adult learning, performance improvement, and talent development · Influence stakeholders and guide learning decisions across the organization Program Design & Content Development · Design scalable learning solutions, including leadership programs, sales training, onboarding, and functional skill development · Create and oversee blended learning experiences (in-person, virtual, e-learning, job aids, and reinforcement tools) · Ensure learning content is practical, relevant, and aligned to real-world application Facilitation & Delivery · Facilitate high-impact learning experiences both virtually and in person · Model strong facilitation practices and learner engagement techniques · Coach leaders and facilitators to deliver learning effectively Measurement & Continuous Improvement · Define success metrics and evaluate learning effectiveness using data and feedback · Continuously refine programs based on business outcomes and learner insights · Support post-training reinforcement and behavior change Collaboration & Culture · Work cross-functionally with HR, Sales, Operations, and Leadership teams · Champion a culture of continuous learning, growth, and accountability · Support change initiatives through targeted learning and capability building Corporate Engagement & Communication · Design and implement employee engagement initiatives aligned to company values and business goals. · Develop and manage internal communication plans for key initiatives, changes, and company updates --- Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience) · Proven experience leading learning and development initiatives · Strong facilitation skills with executive, manager, and frontline audiences · Experience designing adult learning programs tied to business outcomes · Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influence skills --- Preferred Qualifications · Experience in sales, operations, or leadership development · Certification in learning, facilitation, or talent development (e.g., ATD, CPTD) · Experience leading learning through organizational change --- Core Competencies · Strategic thinking with a hands-on mindset · Strong facilitation and communication skills · Learner-centric and business-driven approach · High adaptability and emotional intelligence · Ability to translate strategy into action · Travel up to 25%

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience leading learning and development initiatives
• Strong facilitation skills with executive, manager, and frontline audiences
• Experience designing adult learning programs tied to business outcomes
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influence skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sales, operations, or leadership development
• Certification in learning, facilitation, or talent development (e.g., ATD, CPTD)
• Experience leading learning through organizational change

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and prioritize learning initiatives
• Serve as the internal expert on adult learning, performance improvement, and talent development
• Influence stakeholders and guide learning decisions across the organization
• Design scalable learning solutions, including leadership programs, sales training, onboarding, and functional skill development
• Create and oversee blended learning experiences (in-person, virtual, e-learning, job aids, and reinforcement tools)
• Ensure learning content is practical, relevant, and aligned to real-world application
• Facilitate high-impact learning experiences both virtually and in person
• Model strong facilitation practices and learner engagement techniques
• Coach leaders and facilitators to deliver learning effectively
• Define success metrics and evaluate learning effectiveness using data and feedback
• Continuously refine programs based on business outcomes and learner insights
• Support post-training reinforcement and behavior change
• Work cross-functionally with HR, Sales, Operations, and Leadership teams
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, growth, and accountability
• Support change initiatives through targeted learning and capability building
• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives aligned to company values and business goals.
• Develop and manage internal communication plans for key initiatives, changes, and company updates

What This Job Offers

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