Director of Learning & Workforce Development

B&D Industries, Inc.; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program with discretionary safe

Excellent health, dental, and vision

Flexible PTO

8 paid holidays

Collaborative culture

Job summary

B&D Industries, Inc. is seeking a Director of Learning and Workforce Development to lead enterprise-wide strategy, build leadership pipelines, and advance workforce readiness.

The role requires partnering with executive leadership to align learning investments with business objectives and to drive a culture of continuous improvement. The Director will oversee leadership development, career pathways, training investments, and learning technologies while serving as the SME in adult learning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Workforce Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Human Resources, Construction Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's learning and workforce development strategy aligned with growth plans.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Education or related field)

8+ years L&D / Workforce Development experience

5+ years leadership experience

Experience implementing organization-wide training programs

Strong knowledge of adult learning principles & instructional design

Degree substitute allowed

Job description

Summary

The Director of Learning and Workforce Development provides strategic leadership for B&D Industries' workforce development initiatives, ensuring the organization has the talent, capabilities, leadership pipeline, and learning systems necessary to support long-term growth and operational excellence.

This role is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide learning and workforce development strategies that align employee growth with business objectives. The Director oversees leadership development, career pathways, workforce readiness programs, training investments, and learning technologies while serving as the organization's subject matter expert in adult learning and instructional effectiveness.

As a member of the Operational Excellence Senior Leadership Team, the Director partners with business leaders to strengthen organizational capability, support succession planning, and drive a culture of continuous learning across all employee groups.

Benefits

• 401(k) program with discretionary safe harbor (no contribution required)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 8 paid holidays
• Collaborative and supportive culture

Responsibilities

Strategic Workforce Development

• Develop and execute the organization's learning and workforce development strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans
• Partner with executive and operational leaders to identify workforce capability needs, skills gaps, and future talent requirements
• Create workforce development roadmaps that support technical, professional, and leadership career progression
• Support organizational readiness through scalable development programs and succession planning initiatives

Enterprise Learning & Leadership Development

• Provide strategic direction for all learning and development programs across the organization
• Oversee enterprise training plans, leadership development initiatives, and workforce readiness programs
• Establish leadership development pathways that prepare supervisors, managers, directors, and future organizational leaders for increased responsibility
• Promote consistency, quality, and effectiveness across all development programs

Learning Design & Adult Learning Excellence

• Serve as the organization's internal expert on adult learning principles, instructional methodologies, and learning technologies
• Ensure training solutions are appropriately designed and delivered through classroom, field - based, coaching, mentoring, eLearning, and blended learning approaches
• Implement innovative learning practices that improve employee engagement, knowledge retention, and performance outcomes

Career Pathways, Partnerships & Resource Management

• Collaborate with operational leaders to develop competency models, career pathways, and role-based learning plans
• Manage the Learning & Workforce Development budget and prioritize training investments
• Establish and maintain relationships with educational institutions, industry partners, manufacturers, consultants, and training providers
• Develop and manage the organization's workforce development investment portfolio, ensuring an appropriate balance between business-driven training initiatives and employee development opportunities
• Evaluate learning and development investments to ensure they provide measurable value to both employees and the organization, supporting workforce capability, career growth, and business objectives

Department Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, develop, and mentor Learning & Workforce Development personnel
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations
• Measure training effectiveness and workforce development outcomes using feedback, assessments, participation data, and business needs
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure learning investments remain aligned with organizational priorities

Physical Demands & Other

• Represent B&D’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication with a variety of stakeholders
• Physical demands include long hours sitting, using a computer, standing, pulling/pushing, walking, lifting, and climbing
• Job requires advanced computer proficiency and advanced critical thinking skills
• Other duties, activities, and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Workforce Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Human Resources, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Workforce Development, Talent Development, Leadership Development, or a related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience with responsibility for personnel, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Experience developing and implementing organization-wide training or workforce development programs.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and workforce development methodologies.
• Relevant work experience may substitute for the degree

Supervisory Responsibility

This position includes, but is not limited to, supervision of the Learning & Development team, including managers, trainers, and other learning professionals.

Role Location

This role is an in-office-based role with travel required