Learning & Development Leader — Manufacturing Excellence

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

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