Learning and Development Leader

SUGAR FOODS LLC • Villa Rica, GA

5d • $90,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning and Development (L&D) Leader will design and execute strategic training programs that elevate employee skills and drives business growth. This role will oversee instructional design, manage training budgets, and foster a culture of continuous upskilling.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of progressive experience in corporate training, instructional design, or talent management, including management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in instructional design methodologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and data analytics.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Willing to travel 25% of the time (First year focused on Villa Rica, Georgia learning and development center; second year will focus on supporting other site implementations)
• Familiarity/Background in food manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of successful implementation
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), and instructional software
• Understanding of technical and mechanical terminology
• Develop a schedule to assess training needs.
• Conduct employee surveys and interviews.
• Consult with Subject Matter Experts, managers, and leadership.
• Demonstrated successful implementation of Skill profiles, Skill block assessments, Step Up Cards
• Track and compile the collected data for analysis.
• Conceptualize training materials based on data and research.
• Create training strategies, initiatives, and materials.
• Test and review created materials.
• Instruct employee training and onboarding.
• Maintain employee performance and learning tracker and database for all training materials.
• Works efficiently across all disciplines.
• Self-motivated and started
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• Organized and able to create multiple timelines, budgets, and schedules.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Work systems design and support.
• History of training or trainer capabilities
• Experience in leading TPM programs
• Effective at driving win - win solutions
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
• Certification from talent and training associations a plus
• Strict adherence to company philosophy/mission statement/sales goals
• Strong project management skills with the ability to supervise multiple projects.
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Align L&D initiatives with overall company objectives to drive workforce capability and organizational growth.
• Needs Assessment: Conduct regular training needs analysis across departments to identify skill and performance gaps.
• Curriculum Design: Oversee the creation and execution of comprehensive training programs, from onboarding to executive leadership development.
• Performance Tracking: Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs utilizing data, metrics, and participant feedback.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Oversee the L&D budget, manage vendor relationships, and source external learning platforms when necessary.
• Team Leadership: Instructional designer, and train to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality content.

What This Job Offers

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