Learning & Development Manager

About the role

The Learning & Development Manager at Pilgrim’s is responsible for administering soft and technical training with a focus on supervisor development. The role involves analyzing and interpreting individual leadership and technical learning opportunities, facilitating training sessions, delivering feedback, and supporting the implementation of action plans.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret individual leadership and technical learning opportunities through in-person assessments and coaching.
• Translate opportunities into an effective and relevant coaching solution based on individual needs.
• Facilitate technical training for supervisors.
• Follow up with participants to ensure proper application of concepts occurs.
• Facilitate supervisor leadership content with enthusiasm and conviction.
• Support relevant action planning items that evolve through group-based trainings (in-person & virtual).
• Deliver concrete feedback to leaders on behavior, decisions, and team dynamics.
• Translate observations and data into concrete and actionable feedback to plant leadership.
• Work with Plant HR to administer the performance management process including the coordination of 360s, 9-box, and talent mapping.
• Work with plant management and HR to create action and development plans based on 9-box placement or as needed.
• Partner with Operations and HR to better understand supervisor training and development needs.
• Conduct close-out meetings with plant leadership after training has been completed to ensure communication of participant needs and the extent of leadership involvement.
• Support individuals going through the Supervisor Development Program through coaching, mentoring, and following up on application of the learning.
• Facilitate virtual and in-person training as scheduled.
• Support L&D initiatives surrounding the companywide engagement survey.
• Conduct ADHOC and Lead Development trainings as requested by plant.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong business relationships.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably within a medium to large food manufacturing company.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Organizational Development, Leadership, HR, or related field.
• Experience designing and measuring leadership development initiatives.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, adult learning, and instruction for individuals and groups both in person and online.
• Results-oriented, team player with an eye for detail.
• Strong background knowledge of the Company and the operations.
• Strategic thinker.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Approximately 75% travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably within a medium to large food manufacturing company.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Organizational Development, Leadership, HR, or related field.
• Experience designing and measuring leadership development initiatives.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, adult learning, and instruction for individuals and groups both in person and online.
• Results-oriented, team player with an eye for detail.
• Strong background knowledge of the Company and the operations.
• Strategic thinker.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Approximately 75% travel required.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base Salary range of $96,491.70 +/- based on experience.
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

Pay

$96,491.70 +/- based on experience.

Schedule

Not specified.