Director of Learning

For over 80 years Ernest has been committed to the success of our extended family our customers our employees and the packaging industry itself. When you work with Ernest youll enjoy the advantages of learning proven methods of success a proactive approach and having fun while earning what youre worth with a lot of really awesome people.

Director of Learning

At Ernest we believe that when our people grow our business grows right alongside them. Our connected culture is built on curiosity ownership and a deep commitment to helping E-Teamers become better professionally and personally. The Director of Learning plays a critical role in bringing that belief to life. This leader helps translate Ernests most important business priorities into learning experiences that actually stick shaping how our people think act and perform every a fast-moving relationship-driven organization like ours learning isnt a support function its a strategic driver of alignment execution and long-term success.

Purpose of the Role

The Director of Learning is responsible for defining tracking and implementing high-absorption learning experiences that advance Ernests most critical business initiatives.

Within the Learning function this role represents the content creation segment of the alignment model. The Director translates identified business needs into well-designed learning objects and partners with stakeholders downstream to plan for execution reinforcement and sustained integration of learning into day-to-day behaviors.

This role reports to our SVP of Learning and provides direct leadership to the Learning Architect team which is responsible for building learning experiences that drive real adoption and measurable behavior change.

What Success Looks Like

• Creating clear expectations and alignment with internal clients and business leaders
• Delivering learning initiatives on time and within defined scope
• Leveraging the right mix of internal and external resources to execute effectively
• Accurately forecasting development and delivery hours
• Achieving high adoption and sustained use of learning content
• Ensuring every learning experience follows a BeginningMiddleEndInterconnection mindset
• Maintaining strong stakeholder alignment throughout development

Core Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into scalable high-impact learning experiences
• Manage learning projects end-to-end
• Lead coach and develop the Learning Architect team
• Serve as Editor-in-Chief for all learning materials
• Create and execute communication strategies for learning launches
• Track adoption effectiveness and continuous improvement

Required Capabilities

• Experience editing and producing high-quality e-learning
• Creative thinking and comfort with ambiguity
• Learning project management and development experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder partnership skills

Purpose of the Role

The Director of Learning is responsible for defining tracking and implementing high-absorption learning experiences that advance Ernests most critical business initiatives.

Within the Learning function this role represents the content creation segment of the alignment model. The Director translates identified business needs into well-designed learning objects and partners with stakeholders downstream to plan for execution reinforcement and sustained integration of learning into day-to-day behaviors.

This role reports to our SVP of Learning and provides direct leadership to the Learning Architect team which is responsible for building learning experiences that drive real adoption and measurable behavior change.

What Success Looks Like

• Creating clear expectations and alignment with internal clients and business leaders
• Delivering learning initiatives on time and within defined scope
• Leveraging the right mix of internal and external resources to execute effectively
• Accurately forecasting development and delivery hours
• Achieving high adoption and sustained use of learning content
• Ensuring every learning experience follows a BeginningMiddleEndInterconnection mindset
• Maintaining strong stakeholder alignment throughout development

Core Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into scalable high-impact learning experiences
• Manage learning projects end-to-end
• Lead coach and develop the Learning Architect team
• Serve as Editor-in-Chief for all learning materials
• Create and execute communication strategies for learning launches
• Track adoption effectiveness and continuous improvement

Required Capabilities

• Experience editing and producing high-quality e-learning
• Creative thinking and comfort with ambiguity
• Learning project management and development experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder partnership skills

Why Join Ernest

Because at Ernest your career isnt just a jobits a journey. Were a connected values-driven culture that celebrates growth collaboration and bringing your full self to work. From spontaneous team celebrations to supporting your professional development were committed to creating a place where people thrive.

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Ernest is a nationwide company but did you know that our humble roots started in a Los Angeles garage Brothers Ernie and Charles Wilson founded the company in 1946 with a dedication to customized service. Even after decades of delivering great packaging to our customers that commitment has never changed. We always find the best solution to fit our customers needs even if we have to invent it!