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, and supporting action planning.

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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Approximately 75% travel required.

Qualifications

• Strategic Vision: Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way.
• Outstanding Analytical Skills: Strong experience interpreting results and draws accurate conclusions.
• Collaborative Team Player: Strong knowledge of the company and builds relationship across all departments.
• Brings out the best in associates through coaching, mentoring, and management of individual development plans.
• Business Leadership: Influences enterprise-level strategies. Understands all aspects of the business, industry, & competitive landscape. Distinguishes what is critical versus what is important. Provides clear and compelling direction and ensures understanding. Proposes solutions to problems and considers timelines, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing needs.
• Self-Leadership: Anticipates future opportunities and challenges. Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, both formal and informal. Develops and implements ideas that have long-term impact on the organization. Deals effectively with ambiguity and change. Displays leadership versatility, knowing when to step in and when to step out. Acts with integrity, courage, and focuses on the greater good over personal benefit.
• Organizational Agility: Must be able to thrive culturally in a multi-billion-dollar company while optimizing organizational capabilities and removing barriers through relationship building.

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;
• Better Futures: The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment.

Pay

$96,491.70 +/- based on experience

Schedule

Not specified