Lead, Learning & Development

Quirch Foods•Lakeland, FL

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% We are Quirch Foods. Our Passion is your Joy. We are one of the largest distributors of food products in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with a customer list that includes independent and chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, processors and manufacturers, cruise lines, and restaurants. With 55 years of solid history and experience, today we operate a fleet of just under 500 refrigerated trucks and over 2.3 million square feet of combined distribution space through 22 facilities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Puerto Rico. Quirch Foods owns a portfolio of proprietary food brands and offers domestic and international logistics, cold chain services, marketing support, as well as advanced technological solutions to provide unmatched service to its customers. Our culture is one of Win/Win, not just for our customers but also for every team member. We take pride in our diverse workforce, and each team member takes part in the company’s continuous growth.

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