Learning and Development Coordinator

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Learning and Development Coordinator to lead training initiatives at their Holton facility. This role is pivotal in developing a diverse workforce, driving continuous improvement, and aligning training programs with organizational goals. You will mentor a team of specialists, ensuring effective onboarding and skills training while staying current on industry trends. Join a company that values personal growth and offers competitive benefits, including a monthly bonus and comprehensive health coverage. If you are committed to developing others' talents and enhancing learning experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k with company match

Monthly bonus potential

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Fertility and adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years in training and development, with a focus on adult education.
• Experience in managing teams and enhancing learning through technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead training and onboarding programs at the Holton Facility.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and implement training strategies.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Influencing Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Facilitation

Relationship Building

Learning Agility

Education

Bachelor's in Organizational Development

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Members of our human resources (referred to at Johnsonville as "Member Services"), office support, and administrative assistant teams-including executive assistants and other key support roles-play a vital part in both big picture strategy and day-to-day operations. These teams are also responsible for recruiting, building, and developing a talented and diverse workforce. From supporting effective meetings and coordinating executive calendars to negotiating vendor contracts and designing programs in health and wellness, compensation, finance, and development, their contributions are essential to helping the organization achieve its goals. Johnsonville, LLC Learning and Development Coordinator Holton, KS Position Overview: As a creative, passionate, and experienced learning and development professional who will support others in developing their God-given talents. In this role, you will lead the training, onboarding and development programs at the Holton Facility. You will also build, motivate and guide a team of learning and development specialists who will develop and at times deliver technical training content to our manufacturing members. Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between global learning and facility leadership teams, ensuring strategic alignment and implementation of enterprise-wide learning initiatives at the plant level.
• Collaborate with Organizational Development &Learning team, operations leaders, and members to develop technical training strategies and programs.
• Lead the deployment of the organizational learning and development strategy within your facility, ensuring alignment with overall goals and facility-level performance metrics.
• Provide guidance on the assessment of training and development needs, design of training and development delivery methods, and measurement of training effectiveness.
• Coach and mentor a team of learning and development specialists who will take ownership for executing a high-quality orientation, onboarding, and skills training for members of the facility.
• Stay current on training industry trends, technology, and methods; challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities to improve.
• Be a Johnsonville Way ambassador with the ability to develop Members, providing them with the right resources and programs at the right time.
• Partner with facility leaders to identify and prioritize skills/behavior gaps impacting plant performance and coordinate training solutions to address these needs.
• Support successful people changes through the application of change management.
• Communicate data driven insights to the leadership team on status, changes and effectiveness of learning and development strategies.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Adult Learning, Education, Instructional Design or a related field is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in training and development, adult education, and/or human resources related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of direct or indirect people management experience required
• Experience using technology to enhance learning and learning experiences is preferred
• Manufacturing experience is preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation
• Proven ability to influence without authority
• Experience utilizing data to create meaningful insights
• Strong learning agility and commitment to personal growth
• Outstanding communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Experience in facilitation and leading conversations
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Passion for developing others' God-given talents
• Strong project management skills

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work off-shifts as needed
• Strong written and verbal Spanish skills are strongly preferred

Date: April 28, 2025 Location: Holton, KS Coach: Plant Director Member Status: Full Time, Salaried Shift/Hours: 1st Shift, 7am-4pm with flexibility to work off shifts as needed Travel: 5% or less of your time Reason for Posting: Replacement Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement! About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! How to Apply: External candidate: Apply online only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.