Manufacturing Learning & Development Business Partner

ESSENTIAL JOB FUCNTIONS

• Partner with site and functional leadership to develop teams and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with business objectives, identify and prioritize operational needs, and workforce capability needs.

• Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise training programs, ensuring standardized learning methodologies, consistent content delivery, and scalable development solutions across sites and functions.

• Drive workforce capability and performance through the integration of adult learning principles, operational excellence practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Oversee learning technologies, training analytics, compliance reporting, and performance metrics, providing leadership with actionable insights on training effectiveness, workforce readiness, and organizational development outcomes.

• Establish and maintain training governance frameworks, certification programs, and skills development pathways that support operational excellence, technical competency, regulatory compliance, and succession planning.

• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly Site Learning and Development Specialists to ensure effective execution of learning, technical training, and compliance initiatives while promoting a culture of continuous learning and high performance.

• Oversee daily workforce administration for direct reports, including timecard approvals, attendance management, vacation scheduling, and staffing coordination to ensure business continuity and compliance with company policies.

• Provide training, support, and reporting related to the Learning Management System (LMS) and other training technologies, including presenting training progress, compliance metrics, and program outcomes to site leadership teams.

• Monitor, measure, and evaluate learning program effectiveness through data-driven analysis, stakeholder feedback, and operational performance indicators, ensuring all training records are accurately documented and readily accessible for reporting and audit purposes.

• Evaluate Site Learning and Development Specialists' performance and overall program effectiveness using facilitation best practices to strengthen workforce capability, support organizational objectives, and address site-specific training needs.

• Manage learning-related budgets, resources, and external partnerships to maximize the return on training investments while supporting long-term talent development objectives.

• Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement by advancing innovative development solutions, knowledge-sharing practices, and leadership growth opportunities across the organization.

• Develop and maintains role-specific training content using LMS knowledge modules and Training Within Industry (TWI) methodology, partnering with Safety, Quality, and other functional teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and the delivery of required refresher training.

• Oversee development and certification for technical roles, including electrical, mechanical, automation positions, leveraging external training partners and supporting internal talent pipelines while defining role-based training requirements, managing associated budgets, and tracking performance against established goals.

• Drive effective delivery of training and development programs through facilitation best practices that build workforce capability and support organizational objectives.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Education, HR, OD, Psychology, or a similar related discipline or eight (8) years of training or learning & development experience in manufacturing, operational fields in lieu of degree.

• Five (5) years of training and learning experience in manufacturing, industrial, operational, or related fields as a learning & development practitioner.

• Two (2) years of leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial, operational, or related field.

• Experience facilitating training by communicating effectively through active listening, direct communication, and feedback surrounding site training needs.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing training needs, identifying performance gaps and root causes, and recommending solutions to achieve desired performance outcomes.

• Understanding of technical competencies through training and/or experience to provide perspective about prerequisites and adjacent projects to enhance learning objectives.

• Project management skills and ability to facilitate organizing and managing multiple priorities and/or projects.

• Experience coordinating learning and development activities within enterprise organization; perform training administrative tasks in a Learning Management System (LMS).

• Travel regularly between Sacramento, Modesto, and Turlock locations to partner with local Learning and Development Specialists, support workforce development initiatives, facilitate training programs, and ensure consistent execution of learning and development strategies across the Manufacturing sites. Travel up to 25%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies and experience in one or more of the following areas: operations, food processing, quality systems, food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to align operational and people strategies to business objectives.

• Expert knowledge and application of established L&D methodologies, instructional design models, and adult learning practices.

• Proficient in developing multimedia training materials, including digital learning content, instructional videos, and visual learning assets utilizing video and photo editing software.