Sr. Manager, Learning & Development

About the role

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

• Expected Pay Range: $125,000 - $150,000
• 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: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
• Shift Differential: Yes

What You'll 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 You'll 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.
• Bachelor's 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.