Sr. Manager, Learning & Development
Momence, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!
- Expected Pay Range: $125000 - $150000
- Bonus:This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
- Benefits Eligible:Yes
- Benefits Available:
- Shift Differential:Yes
Who We Are
At Van Drunen Farms were not just providing ingredients; were providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit vegetable herb and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe were striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility integrity passion and excellence.
What Youll Do
- Lead and execute the company-wide Learning & Development strategy aligning development initiatives with organizational goals and business priorities.
- Partner with Talent Management and business leaders to identify capability gaps strengthen leadership effectiveness and support workforce readiness.
- Design and deliver practical learning experiences tools and programs that improve coaching accountability goal setting feedback and overall leadership capability.
- Facilitate company-wide development programs and create scalable learning solutions that drive engagement performance and growth.
- Establish learning governance standards and processes that ensure consistency prioritization and long-term sustainability.
- Evaluate learning effectiveness through meaningful metrics adoption measures and performance outcomes to continuously improve programs and demonstrate impact.
- Lead the evolution of the learning ecosystem including learning technologies instructional design standards and responsible adoption of AI-enabled learning tools.
What Youll Bring
- Progressive experience leading Learning & Development strategy organizational capability building and enterprise learning initiatives.
- Experience partnering with leaders to assess organizational needs and implement practical development solutions that improve performance.
- Strong facilitation coaching and stakeholder management skills across manufacturing corporate or multi-site environments.
- Proven ability to translate business strategy into scalable learning programs tools and resources.
- Executive presence with the ability to influence advise and build credibility with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on player-coach approach to program design delivery and execution.
- Bachelors degree in Instructional Design Human Resources Development Organizational Development Organizational Psychology or a related field.
- Experience with Workday Learning is a plus
What You Can Look Forward To
- Medical dental vision and life insurance.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
- Opportunity to shape the future of learning and leadership development across a growing organization.
- Direct partnership with executive leadership to influence talent strategy and organizational effectiveness.
- A highly visible role with the ability to drive meaningful impact on culture capability and business performance.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while utilizing standard office equipment.
- Occasional lifting or moving of office materials up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person virtually and through written communication.
- Occasional travel throughout manufacturing and operational facilities including exposure to production environments.
- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies commitment to excellence is in everything we do!As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the worlds best companies we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly values-driven company youll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences life experiences knowledge creativity innovation unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our Companys achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence (AI) in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes CVs and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Required Experience:
Manager