L&D Training Manager

Bolingbrook, Illinois Permanent USD95,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
This newly created role will be responsible for developing training programs that support employee safety, quality performance, technical capability, and operational effectiveness. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, and Human Resources leaders to implement scalable training solutions that support workforce growth.
  • Build an entire plant training function from scratch
  • High-growth company with executive-level visibility

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing food manufacturing company focused on delivering innovative, better-for-you products to consumers across North America. The organization has established a strong market presence by combining operational excellence with product innovation and is continuing to invest heavily in its manufacturing capabilities.

This newly created position offers the opportunity to build a training function from the ground up while working closely with senior leadership. The company fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing significant visibility and growth potential for high-performing employees.

Job Description

  • Build and implement plant-wide onboarding and training programs
  • Develop role-specific learning paths and qualification standards
  • Create skills matrices and training roadmaps for hourly and salaried employees
  • Partner with subject matter experts to convert operational knowledge into effective training materials
  • Manage LMS and training compliance systems, including reporting and auditing processes
  • Lead and develop training coordinators and internal trainers
  • Establish metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and employee proficiency
  • Support leadership development initiatives across the facility



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of manufacturing training, workforce development, or learning & development experience
  • Experience creating training programs from the ground up
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and regulatory training requirements
  • Experience with adult learning principles and instructional design
  • Background implementing or optimizing LMS platforms
  • Strong communication and cross-functional relationship-building skills



Preferred

  • Food, USDA-regulated, or CPG manufacturing experience
  • Experience with Alchemy or UKG
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or related field



What's on Offer

  • Salary: $95,000-$120,000
  • 10% Annual Bonus
  • 15 Days PTO
  • 5 Sick Days
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Comprehensive benefits package

If you are passionate about building programs that develop people, improve compliance, and drive operational excellence, we would love to speak with you.The salary range for this role is $95,000-$120,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for a 10% bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including [Examples can include Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees.

Contact
Evalee Torres
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7131951

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Learning & Development
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Bolingbrook
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Evalee Torres
Job Reference
JN-102026-7131951
 

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