Learning & Development Manager

First Quality • Macon, GA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced L&D Manager for our First Quality Baby Products facility located in Macon, GA. This position is responsible for leading, planning, developing, implementing, and administering development and training programs within the plant for all hourly and salaried team members throughout the organization. The L&D Manager also acts as a liaison and advisor to the plant leadership team and facilitates initiatives for improving the plant productivity and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in training with 3+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience in designing and implementing employee development programs within a manufacturing organization preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in influencing, teamwork, project management, and teaching skills.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to implement and utilize LMS and Computer Based Learning systems.
• Knowledge of grants: research, application, monitoring of available grant resources.
• Flexibility to schedule and deliver training across all shifts when needed.
• Excellent planning, organizing and project management skills.
• Ability to take ownership of and focus on critical initiatives.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Action and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Directs the development of a comprehensive training strategy, methodology, programs and curriculum for leadership, team member development and technical training.
• Manages the daily activities and development of the onsite L&D team.
• Maintains knowledge of new methods and techniques for training and training requirements applicable to the organization and/or manufacturing industry.
• Conducts routine needs assessments for training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of team member performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the plant.
• Ensures that training materials and programs are current, accurate, and effective.
• Develops a means of measuring the effectiveness of training programs through testing, evaluations and follow-up and incorporates lessons learned into program plans.
• Leads the strengthening of new hire orientation/onboarding and existing team training initiatives in partnership with Human Resources.
• Oversees and maintains the Learning Management System (LMS) and captures detailed team member training dates, types of training, qualifications and recertification dates.
• Supports enterprise-wide training initiatives.
• Leads and administers developmental programs for elevating the skillset of the existing teams.
• Researches, applies for and manages training grants and reimbursement process.
• Prepares and implements a training budget.
• Ensures that training milestones and goals are met while adhering to approved training budget.
• Consults with Department Managers on performance, organizational and leadership matters.
• Designs appropriate training curriculum based on needs assessments to enhance team member job performance and overall company performance.
• Develop, execute, and continuously improve the training and education processes.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party training providers to provide additional training options.
• Develop, execute, and continuously improve the company development strategy.
• Assist the HR team to develop, execute and continuously improve the career and succession planning process.
• Identify and implement the appropriate processes, tools and systems to support development.
• Serve as an internal performance consultant to the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off (three-week minimum).
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500).
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby).
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees