Learning & Development Manager

Flint Hills Resources; El Salto; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Guadalajara 1 Plant is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to be a strategic partner, driving capability development and accelerating operational readiness on the shop floor.

You will design and implement capability roadmaps, embed leadership and continuous improvement, and partner with plant leaders to close critical skill gaps.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and seven years in L&D or manufacturing training, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field and seven+ years of L&D or manufacturing training experience.
• Experience designing structured training systems in manufacturing.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a capability development roadmap aligned with business priorities and growth plans.
• Integrate leadership, learning, and continuous improvement into training systems and shop floor coaching.
• Develop structured training solutions (classroom, Dojo, OJT, mentoring, certifications) to accelerate operational competency.
• Partner with plant leaders to identify skill gaps and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Strengthen internal leaders and trainers to develop employees focused on contribution and continuous improvement.
• Measure the impact of learning programs on productivity, quality, safety, and workforce readiness.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/ Education/ Engineering/ Industrial Technology/ Business

Tools

LMS platforms

eLearning tools

Certification processes

Job description

As the Learning & Development Manager at Molex Guadalajara 1 Plant, you will be a key strategic partner, driving capability development and accelerating operational readiness. You will have the opportunity to transform how employees learn, lead, and create value by embedding a culture of continuous improvement and principle-based leadership into every aspect of organizational development.

Our Team

You will join the Human Resources team, working closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, OPEX, and Safety. Together, we build an environment where learning, collaboration, and ongoing improvement are part of our daily culture.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement a capability development roadmap aligned with business priorities and growth plans.
• Integrate principles of leadership, learning, and continuous improvement into training systems and coaching on the shop floor.
• Develop structured training solutions (classroom, Dojo, OJT, mentoring, certifications) to accelerate operational competency.
• Partner with plant leaders to identify critical skill gaps and translate them into practical, scalable solutions.
• Strengthen the capability of internal leaders and trainers to develop employees who are motivated by contribution and continuous improvement.
• Measure the impact of learning programs on productivity, quality, safety, and workforce readiness.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Learning & Development, manufacturing training, or operational capability development.
• Experience implementing structured training systems and learning solutions in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to connect learning strategy to business outcomes and operational improvement.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and project management skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in cable, optics, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge or experience with principle-based or values-driven management frameworks.
• Experience with Training Within Industry (TWI), Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or continuous improvement.
• Experience developing capability acceleration plans for ramp-ups, new product launches, or operational transformation.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms, eLearning tools, and audit-ready certification processes.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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