Learning and Development Manager

The Institute for Performance and Learning; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Institute for Performance and Learning in Lancaster, CA is seeking a dynamic Learning & Development / Training Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of employee and leadership development programs. This on-site role requires building a robust training strategy across production teams, front-line staff to supervisors, with a focus on ROI and measurable outcomes.

You will manage multiple initiatives, develop Train-the-Trainer programs for manufacturing, oversee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Organizational Development, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Training Manager or in an L&D leadership role.
• Manufacturing or industrial training experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and facilitation techniques.
• Experience developing and delivering Train-the-Trainer programs for production staff.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong analytical skills to assess training outcomes and demonstrate training ROI.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives effectively.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ATD, CPTD, or similar) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Training Strategy: Create and execute a comprehensive training strategy aligned with business goals, including technical, compliance, and leadership training.
• Program Management: Oversee multiple concurrent training programs, prioritizing according to business needs and ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Employee & Leadership Development: Design and facilitate programs that support skill development across all levels—from front-line manufacturing employees to supervisors and emerging leaders.
• Train-the-Trainer for Manufacturing: Design and deliver structured Train-the-Trainer programs specifically for production environments to ensure consistent and effective knowledge transfer.
• Instructional Design & Adult Learning: Utilize strong adult learning principles and instructional design techniques to create engaging and impactful training content.
• Assess Training Effectiveness & ROI: Use analytical tools to measure training impact, performance improvements, and return on investment. Recommend improvements based on data insights.
• LMS Management: Oversee the company’s Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure accurate content, user engagement, tracking, and reporting.
• Facilitation & Presentation: Deliver high-impact live and virtual training sessions with strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Continuous Improvement: Research and integrate industry trends and best practices into training programs to ensure innovation and relevance.

Skills

LMS management

Training ROI analysis

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, or Organizational Development

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Learning & Development / Training Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our employee and leadership development programs.

This is an on-site role based in Lancaster, CA, with occasional travel to our Pasadena, CA location. Remote work is not available for this position.

This role will manage multiple training initiatives across the organization with a strong focus on production employees, leadership pipeline development, and organizational capability building. The ideal candidate brings expertise in adult learning in a manufacturing environment, instructional design, and training program evaluation—including ROI measurement—and has experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Training Strategy: Create and execute a comprehensive training strategy aligned with business goals, including technical, compliance, and leadership training.
• Program Management: Oversee multiple concurrent training programs, prioritizing according to business needs and ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Employee & Leadership Development: Design and facilitate programs that support skill development across all levels—from front-line manufacturing employees to supervisors and emerging leaders.
• Train-the-Trainer for Manufacturing: Design and deliver structured Train-the-Trainer programs specifically for production environments to ensure consistent and effective knowledge transfer.
• Instructional Design & Adult Learning: Utilize strong adult learning principles and instructional design techniques to create engaging and impactful training content.
• Assess Training Effectiveness & ROI: Use analytical tools to measure training impact, performance improvements, and return on investment. Recommend improvements based on data insights.
• LMS Management: Oversee the company’s Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure accurate content, user engagement, tracking, and reporting.
• Facilitation & Presentation: Deliver high-impact live and virtual training sessions with strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Continuous Improvement: Research and integrate industry trends and best practices into training programs to ensure innovation and relevance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Training Manager or in a Learning & Development leadership role.
• Manufacturing or industrial training experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and facilitation techniques.
• Experience developing and delivering Train-the-Trainer programs for production staff.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong analytical skills to assess training outcomes and demonstrate training ROI.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives effectively.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ATD, CPTD, or similar) are a plus.

Work Location Requirements:

• 100% on-site in Lancaster, CA
• Occasional travel to our Pasadena, CA site (as needed)
• No remote or hybrid work options available

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off

Pay Range: $90,000-$120,000/year

RIDE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.