Learning and Development Manager

Wisenbaker Builder Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisenbaker Builder Services located in Houston, Texas, is looking for an experienced Learning & Development professional to design and implement career path frameworks that align with business growth. This role requires a minimum of 5 years in employee development within a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with HR and leadership, fostering an environment focused on internal mobility and growth opportunities. Previous experience with Workday is preferred. This position offers opportunities for significant career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development or related fields in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in developing career pathing programs or employee development frameworks.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement career pathing frameworks for various functions.
• Develop training programs and learning pathways.
• Evaluate effectiveness of development programs through reporting.

Skills

Learning & Development experience

Organizational development

Talent management

Workforce planning

Employee development

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

At Wisenbaker, we believe career development should be intentional, structured, and tied directly to business growth.We are committed to creating clear opportunities for employees to advance, expand their skills, and build long‑term careers within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement career pathing frameworks for manufacturing, technical, operational, and support functions.
• Partner with leaders and HR teams to identify high‑potential employees and support succession planning efforts.
• Develop training programs, learning pathways, and development resources that support employee growth and skill advancement.
• Analyze performance reviews, skills assessments, engagement feedback, and workforce data to identify development opportunities and gaps.
• Create and manage initiatives that promote internal mobility, cross‑training, and workforce readiness.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to align employee development strategies with business needs and organizational growth.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of development programs through reporting, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a culture of learning, accountability, and career progression across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, organizational development, talent management, workforce planning, or employee development, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience developing career pathing programs, training initiatives, or employee development frameworks.
• Strong understanding of workforce development strategies and succession planning.
• Ability to build strong partnerships across HR, leadership, and operations teams.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with HRIS, learning management systems, or talent management platforms; Workday experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to use workforce data to drive decisions.

What Success Looks Like

• Increased internal promotions and career mobility.
• Stronger leadership pipelines and succession readiness.
• Improved employee engagement and retention.
• Expanded cross‑functional capabilities and workforce flexibility.
• Clear, scalable career growth opportunities across the organization.