Director Of People & Organizational Development

Overview

Weidmann Electrical Technology is a globally active family company dedicated to improving living standards through sustainable and responsible practices. As an attractive employer with a value-oriented corporate culture, Weidmann is seeking a strategic, hands-on leader to establish and lead People & Organizational Development across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the U.S. learning and development strategy, annual training plan, priorities, standards, and governance in alignment with global direction and business needs.
• Lead implementation of a standardized Operations Skills Matrix across U.S. manufacturing sites, including ownership, proficiency tracking, trainer qualification, Train-the-Trainer programs, and consistent curriculum delivery.
• Establish and maintain talent review processes, high-potential pools, succession plans, deputy coverage, and individual development plans for critical roles and emerging leaders.
• Design and deliver leadership pathways for supervisors, managers, and future leaders, including onboarding, targeted development, coaching, and measurable follow-through.
• Lead change-management and capability-building efforts tied to new programs, business processes, global initiatives, and organizational priorities.
• Own training-management governance, learning records, LMS effectiveness, documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness across sites.
• Build dashboards and KPIs that measure training effectiveness, workforce competency, succession readiness, leadership capability, development progress, compliance, and return on investment.
• Advise AM executive leadership, HR leaders, and operations teams on capability gaps, workforce priorities, development needs, and practical solutions that improve business performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience across learning and development, organizational development, talent management, and leadership development.
• Demonstrated success building and scaling programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience leading multi-site initiatives within a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong working knowledge of adult learning, instructional design, blended learning, LMS platforms, skills matrices, succession planning, and change management.
• Ability to influence executives, operations leaders, HR partners, and frontline stakeholders without relying solely on formal authority.
• Strong project leadership and analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear priorities, action plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Comfort operating both strategically and tactically, especially while building a new function, processes, and operating rhythm.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a global, matrixed organization.
• Proven track record of successful program development and execution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations impacting human resources and organizational development.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Wellness programs.
• Clothing allowance.
• Computer loan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$160,000

Schedule

Hybrid