Learning & Development Leader

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Zachary, LA, is seeking a Learning and Development Leader to build and execute learning strategies that elevate workforce capability and safety standards. You will partner with site leaders to close capability gaps, design and deploy training programs, and drive continuous improvement across onboarding, leadership development, and technical training.

This role focuses on delivering measurable results through training metrics, knowledge management, and compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience leading, facilitating, coordinating, or developing training programs in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or business environment.
• Experience partnering with leaders to identify development needs and implement capability-building solutions.
• Experience managing projects and driving initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience using data and performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and support decision-making.
• Direct Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s learning and development strategy to support business objectives and workforce capability needs
• Partner with operational and functional leaders to identify skill gaps and capability-building opportunities
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve training systems, learning programs, and qualification processes
• Support onboarding, job progression, leadership development, and technical skill development initiatives
• Establish and maintain training metrics to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Facilitate or coordinate instructor-led, hands‑on, and digital learning experiences
• Coach leaders on employee development, performance feedback, and capability-building best practices
• Drive knowledge management initiatives to capture and transfer critical organizational knowledge
• Ensure training programs meet regulatory, safety, and company requirements
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve employee proficiency, engagement, and overall business performance

Skills

Training program leadership

Leadership collaboration

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

LMS experience

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific’s Consumer Products Division is seeking a Learning and Development Leader to join our team at the Port Hudson Paper Mill in Zachary, Louisiana. In this role, you will create value by developing and executing learning strategies that build individual and organizational capability, support operational excellence, and enable employees to reach their highest potential. You will partner with leaders across the site to identify capability gaps, develop talent, and implement sustainable learning solutions that improve business results.

Our Team

For over 50 years, the Port Hudson Paper Mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. With more than 300 employees, Port Hudson strives to lead the tissue and towel business. Our team recently invested more than $50 million to grow our brands and continue to serve our loyal consumers with the great quality they have come to expect.

Learn more by visiting our consumer products homepage.

What You Will Do

• Lead the site’s learning and development strategy to support business objectives and workforce capability needs
• Partner with operational and functional leaders to identify skill gaps and capability-building opportunities
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve training systems, learning programs, and qualification processes
• Support onboarding, job progression, leadership development, and technical skill development initiatives
• Establish and maintain training metrics to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Facilitate or coordinate instructor-led, hands‑on, and digital learning experiences
• Coach leaders on employee development, performance feedback, and capability-building best practices
• Drive knowledge management initiatives to capture and transfer critical organizational knowledge
• Ensure training programs meet regulatory, safety, and company requirements
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve employee proficiency, engagement, and overall business performance

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience leading, facilitating, coordinating, or developing training programs in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or business environment
• Experience partnering with leaders to identify development needs and implement capability-building solutions
• Experience managing projects and driving initiatives with multiple stakeholders
• Experience using data and performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and support decision-making
• Direct Supervisory experience.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience supporting learning and development initiatives within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience designing competency-based training systems or qualification programs
• Experience supporting leadership development and succession planning processes
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) or training management platforms
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design practices

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia‑Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).