Learning & Development Manager

Minerals Technologies Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

East Penn is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead the design and delivery of our manufacturing training programs. You will manage Learning Paths, ensure quality, and align initiatives with operations and safety goals. You will build and supervise a team, collaborate with plant leadership, HR, safety, maintenance, and quality to drive performance.

Experience with LMS/LXP/LRS and data-driven improvements is essential. This role reports to the Sr.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years in a relevant department or process area.
• At least 2–3 years in a leadership role overseeing six or more direct reports.
• Experience delivering training, coaching and guidance to hourly manufacturing employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Learning Paths for manufacturing skills training.
• Scale the training framework across departments and locations.
• Lead a team of training professionals with coaching and development.
• Partner with plant leadership, HR, safety, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Monitor training effectiveness using strategic metrics and data.
• Leverage LMS/LXP/LRS to streamline delivery and tracking.
• Support change initiatives and ensure compliance across sites.
• Ensure content is compliant and standardized across locations.

Skills

Training tools & multimedia

Excel & Word

Employee relations

Data analysis & DMAIC

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

LMS

LXP

LRS

Job description

East Penn is currently seeking a Learning & Development Manager who will be responsible for managing and enhancing our established Learning Path‑based manufacturing skills training process, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business goals across all manufacturing sites. This position will report to the Sr. Director of Learning & Organizational Development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and Optimize Manufacturing Skills Training: Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Learning Paths ensuring alignment with operational needs and compliance requirements.
• Program Expansion: Scale the existing training framework across all departments and locations, adapting content and delivery methods to meet diverse workforce needs.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of training professionals providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with plant leadership, HR, safety, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure training programs support performance, safety, and compliance goals.
• Data‑Driven Improvement: Monitor training effectiveness through the acquisition and compilation of strategic metrics. Assist with the development of data implementations by using past insights to drive future enhancements.
• Technology Integration: Leverage learning technologies (LMS, LXP, LRS) to streamline delivery and tracking of training and development programs.
• Change Management: Support change initiatives by understanding the knowledge and skills our employees need to adapt and succeed.
• Compliance & Standardization: Consistently manage timely content for training programs to meet regulatory and internal standards across all sites.

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

5-8 years of experience working in respective department or process area, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role of six or more direct reports.

Experience providing training, coaching and guidance to hourly manufacturing employees in respective department/ process areas.

Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED required.

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, HR, or related field preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to use computer‑based training tools incorporating multi‑media
• Intermediate math and computer skills, specifically, Excel and Word
• Excellent employee relationship skills to define and subsequently resolve conflict
• Collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and take appropriate action using root cause investigation/problem solving/ DMAIC principles