Learning and Development Manager

MP Materials; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials seeks a Learning and Development Manager to join our Fort Worth facility, leading planning, coordination, and execution of employee training across departments to support our growing metal, alloy, and magnet-making operations.

You will own the MP Magnetics LMS, design training materials, schedule sessions (on-site and external), and align programs with organizational goals. Strong communication and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience coordinating training in industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of learning principles and instructional design methods.
• Excellent organizational and multi-project management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with e-learning and LMS software platforms.
• Willingness to work outside regular hours to accommodate shifts.
• Certification in training and development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a training and competency matrix for employees across functions to ensure regulatory and IATF compliance.
• Lead and organize new employee orientation program.
• Own and manage the MP Magnetics Learning Management System (LMS).
• Collaborate with department managers to identify training needs and develop comprehensive training plans, including on-the-job training.
• Design, develop, and update training materials, including presentations, handouts, and online resources.
• Coordinate training sessions, including scheduling trainers, booking venues, and arranging necessary equipment.
• Facilitate training sessions, delivering content effectively and engaging participants in interactive learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of training activities, including attendance, evaluations, and training materials.
• Develop and maintain documented processes of training plans and programs including competency and qualifying criteria.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Adaptability

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

LMS software

E-learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

LMS platforms

Job description

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves- enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI- the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer-and our people are

Position Description:

MP Materials is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to be an integral part of the team building and operating a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The Learning and Development Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of training programs for employees across various departments. This role involves collaborating with department managers, designing training materials, scheduling both on-site and external sessions, and ensuring that training objectives align with organizational goals. The Learning and Development Manager will own the MP Magnetics Learning Development Program and integrate the program into our Business Operating Systems. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of adult learning principles, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Duties:

• Create and maintain a training and competency matrix, or similar tool, for employees across all functions to ensure compliance with regulatory and IATF requirements.
• Lead and organize new employee orientation program.
• Own and manage the MP Magnetics Learning Management System (LMS).
• Collaborate with department managers to identify training needs and develop comprehensive training plans, including on-the-job training.
• Design, develop, and update training materials, including presentations, handouts, and online resources.
• Coordinate training sessions, including scheduling trainers, booking venues, and arranging necessary equipment.
• Facilitate training sessions as needed, delivering content effectively and engaging participants in interactive learning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of training activities, including attendance, evaluations, and training materials.
• Develop and maintain documented processes of training plans and programs including competency and qualifying criteria.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in training coordination or related roles, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of learning principles and instructional design methods.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Certification in training and development is a plus.
• Experience with e-learning and LMS software platforms.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular hours to accommodate all shifts.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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