Learning and Development Manager

About the role

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas — our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions — we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. The Learning and Development Manager will lead the strategy and execution of learning initiatives including leadership development, professional skills training, onboarding programs, and talent development frameworks. This role ensures that learning programs align with organizational priorities and contribute to building a high-performing and engaged workforce. It is tasked with creating, implementing, and managing training programs that support the professional growth of all associates, identifying skill gaps, designing curriculum, and evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the business and its workforce. This role partners closely with the HR leadership team, business leaders, and subject matter experts to identify development needs and deliver learning solutions that build critical skills, strengthen leadership pipelines, and enhance overall associate performance.

Responsibilities

Learning Strategy & Program Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Design and deliver scalable learning programs, including leadership development, management training, and professional skill-building.
• Identify organizational skill gaps through assessments, feedback, and performance data to inform learning priorities.
• Manage enterprise learning initiatives such as onboarding, career development programs, mentoring, and succession development.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to support leadership development initiatives.
• Create programs that strengthen leadership capability, associate engagement, and internal talent mobility.
• Support succession planning and high-potential development programs.

Learning Delivery & Facilitation

• Facilitate workshops, leadership training sessions, and development programs across the organization.
• Leverage multiple learning modalities including instructor-led training, virtual learning, e-learning, and experiential learning.
• Ensure learning programs are engaging, relevant, and impactful.

Learning Technology & Program Management

• Manage the Learning online platforms (i.e., LinkedIn Learning) including course administration, reporting, and user engagement.
• Evaluate other learning technologies and tools to support digital learning strategies.