Talent Development Manager

Western Dairy Transport • Cabool, MO

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About The Position

The Talent Development Manager designs, implements, and manages internal professional development initiatives that strengthen employee capabilities, build leadership effectiveness, and support the company’s long-term talent strategy. The role leads leadership development and training programs, coordinates mentoring initiatives, and facilitates succession planning to develop internal talent and prepare employees for future leadership and critical roles. Working with operational leaders across the organization, the manager identifies development needs, creates learning opportunities, and establishes processes that support employee growth, career progression, leadership readiness, and organizational effectiveness.

The position also administers the online learning platform, supports career development and internal advancement, and partners with HR and operational leaders on employee development and broader talent initiatives. It may be based at any company terminal location, with possible flexibility to work remotely depending on candidate qualifications. Duties are performed primarily in an office and occasionally in a commercial motor vehicle terminal operations environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in the company random drug and alcohol program.
• Two years of experience in talent development, learning and development, leadership training, organizational development, or a related HR function is listed under Required, with the qualification described as preferred in the posting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace, and experience with a learning management system.
• Exceptional time management, ability to meet deadlines, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and succession planning information with discretion.
• Strong understanding of leadership development, adult learning principles, coaching, and employee development practices.
• Ability to build trust and productive relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Strong project management, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel to company locations as needed.
• Passion for developing people.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, with reasonable accommodations as applicable: use standard office equipment and a computer; read printed materials and screens; communicate in person, before groups, and by telephone; remain stationary for extended periods; perform occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling; and lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in training and development, organizational development, human resource management, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience designing and facilitating professional development or leadership training programs, mentoring programs, and succession planning.
• Experience supporting leaders and employees across multiple locations or departments.
• Professional HR certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and facilitate leadership development programs for current and emerging leaders, covering leadership effectiveness, communication, coaching, accountability, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Facilitate leadership workshops, training sessions, and development activities using internal expertise and external learning resources as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain leadership training materials, tools, and learning pathways tailored to different leadership levels.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using participation, feedback, and measurable outcomes, and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate succession planning, including identifying critical roles, potential successors, leadership gaps, and employee development needs.
• Develop and maintain succession planning tools, talent review processes, readiness assessments, and individual development plans with managers.
• Establish and manage mentoring programs that encourage knowledge sharing, professional growth, and leadership readiness.
• Administer and maintain the company’s online learning platform, including course assignments, learning content, user access, completion tracking, and system functionality.
• Develop and promote company-wide career development, internal advancement, and cross-functional learning.
• Identify opportunities for skill and experience development through cross-functional assignments, job shadowing, and other activities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding employee assessments, succession plans, and other sensitive talent information.
• Support internal promotion and talent pipeline strategies to strengthen organizational continuity and reduce reliance on external recruitment.
• Maintain program calendars, participation records, training materials, and development documentation.
• Prepare reports and communicate program progress, participation, outcomes, and recommendations to leadership.
• Promote continuous learning, knowledge sharing, internal mobility, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to align development initiatives with organizational goals, values, company policies, and workforce needs.
• Build working relationships with department leaders, managers, and employees across company locations.
• Partner with HR team members on performance management, employee engagement, retention, internal mobility, and other talent initiatives.
• Guide managers on employee development, coaching, mentoring, and identifying future talent.
• Promote consistent leadership practices and reinforce accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Support organizational change and workforce planning initiatives affecting leadership capability and future staffing needs.
• Present a professional image and respond with courtesy and a sense of urgency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance with a supplemental buy-up option.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Long-term disability with a supplemental buy-up option.
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Rewards program and additional perks and discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED