Site L&D Leader — Training & Compliance

KP Snacks; Billingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snacks manufacturer in Billingham seeks a Learning & Development Manager to oversee training and development initiatives. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance, and collaborating on strategic learning needs. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a CIPD Level 5 qualification, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive rewards including an annual bonus and comprehensive healthcare support.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

Pension plan with contribution matching

25 days holiday plus options to buy more

Online platform for benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing, logistics or food-service environment.
• Experience managing an L&D team and driving process improvements.
• Structured and detail-focused approach to compliance and skills tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site training team and build capability across the site.
• Ensure compliance training is delivered and meets audit requirements.
• Partner with managers to identify strategic L&D needs and deliver solutions.
• Manage the site training budget for maximum ROI.
• Create dashboards to track training progress and effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership skills

Data interpretation

Relationship building

Compliance management

Education

CIPD Level 5 in Learning and Development

Job description

A leading snacks manufacturer in Billingham seeks a Learning & Development Manager to oversee training and development initiatives. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance, and collaborating on strategic learning needs. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a CIPD Level 5 qualification, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive rewards including an annual bonus and comprehensive healthcare support.