L&D Training Manager

Michael Page; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Annual Bonus

15 Days PTO

5 Sick Days

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an L&D Training Manager in Bolingbrook, IL to build a plant-wide onboarding and training function from the ground up. You will partner with leadership to design role-specific learning paths, qualification standards, and scalable training roadmaps for hourly and salaried staff.

Success in this role means establishing robust LMS and training compliance, developing internal trainers, and linking training outcomes to performance metrics while supporting leadership development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing training, workforce development, or L&D experience.
• Experience creating training programs from the ground up.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and regulatory training requirements.
• Experience with adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Background implementing or optimizing LMS platforms.
• Strong communication and cross-functional relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement plant-wide onboarding and training programs.
• Develop role-specific learning paths and qualification standards.
• Create skills matrices and training roadmaps for hourly and salaried employees.
• Partner with subject matter experts to convert operational knowledge into effective training materials.
• Manage LMS and training compliance systems, including reporting and auditing processes.
• Lead and develop training coordinators and internal trainers.
• Establish metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and employee proficiency.
• Support leadership development initiatives across the facility.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory training knowledge

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Org Development/Education/Business

Tools

Alchemy

UKG

LMS platforms

Job description

L&D Training Manager

Bolingbrook, Illinois Permanent USD95,000 - USD120,000 per year

• Build an entire plant training function from scratch
• High-growth company with executive-level visibility

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing food manufacturing company focused on delivering innovative, better-for-you products to consumers across North America. The organization has established a strong market presence by combining operational excellence with product innovation and is continuing to invest heavily in its manufacturing capabilities.

This newly created position offers the opportunity to build a training function from the ground up while working closely with senior leadership. The company fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing significant visibility and growth potential for high-performing employees.

Job Description

• Build and implement plant-wide onboarding and training programs
• Develop role-specific learning paths and qualification standards
• Create skills matrices and training roadmaps for hourly and salaried employees
• Partner with subject matter experts to convert operational knowledge into effective training materials
• Manage LMS and training compliance systems, including reporting and auditing processes
• Lead and develop training coordinators and internal trainers
• Establish metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and employee proficiency
• Support leadership development initiatives across the facility

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing training, workforce development, or learning & development experience
• Experience creating training programs from the ground up
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and regulatory training requirements
• Experience with adult learning principles and instructional design
• Background implementing or optimizing LMS platforms
• Strong communication and cross-functional relationship-building skills

Preferred

• Food, USDA-regulated, or CPG manufacturing experience
• Experience with Alchemy or UKG
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or related field

What's on Offer

• Salary: $95,000-$120,000
• 10% Annual Bonus
• 15 Days PTO
• 5 Sick Days
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive benefits package

If you are passionate about building programs that develop people, improve compliance, and drive operational excellence, we would love to speak with you.

The salary range for this role is $95,000-$120,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for a 10% bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees.