PERSONNEL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries • Lyons, PA

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About The Position

East Penn is currently seeking a Learning & Development Manager who will be responsible for managing and enhancing our established Learning Path-based manufacturing skills training process, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business goals across all manufacturing sites. This position will report to the Sr. Director of Learning & Development.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience working in respective department or process area, with at least 2-3 years in leadership roles.
• Experience providing training, coaching and guidance to hourly manufacturing employees in respective department/ process areas.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Intermediate math and computer skills, specifically, Excel and Word
• Excellent employee relationship skills to define and subsequently resolve conflict
• Collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and take appropriate action using root cause investigation/problem solving/ DMAIC principles

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, HR, or related field preferred
• Ability to use computer-based training tools incorporating multi-media

Responsibilities

• Manage and Optimize Manufacturing Skills Training: Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Learning Paths ensuring alignment with operational needs and compliance requirements.
• Program Expansion: Scale the existing training framework across all departments and locations, adapting content and delivery methods to meet diverse workforce needs.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of training professionals providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with plant leadership, HR, safety, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure training programs support performance, safety, and compliance goals.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Monitor training effectiveness through the acquisition and compilation of strategic metrics. Assist with the development of data implementations by using past insights to drive future enhancements.
• Technology Integration: Leverage learning technologies (LMS, LXP, LRS) to streamline delivery and tracking of training and development programs.
• Change Management: Support change initiatives by understanding the knowledge and skills our employees need to adapt and succeed.
• Compliance & Standardization: Consistently manage timely content for training programs to meet regulatory and internal standards across all sites.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees