Learning & Development Supervisor - Operations

Cascades; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Benefits package: Wellness plan, Life,

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Stock purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Lifestyle flex benefit

Job summary

Cascades Eau Claire Mill is seeking a Learning & Development Supervisor - Operations to lead the site training program for a 24/7 manufacturing operation, focusing on safety, quality, and workforce development.

You will develop strategy, coach four unionized Training Coordinators, partner with operations, safety, HR, and maintenance, and implement engaging learning solutions that drive performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressive L&D/training experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading training personnel or site learning initiatives.
• Experience building curriculums, qualification programs, and career pathways.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Proficiency with MS365 and LMS/training technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site L&D strategy aligned with operational, safety, quality, and business goals.
• Lead and coach a team of four unionized Training Coordinators and support their professional development.
• Build strong relationships with operations, maintenance, safety, quality, and HR to identify capability gaps and develop learning solutions.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve training programs for hourly and salaried employees.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using performance metrics and operational results to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, employee engagement, and knowledge sharing.
• Update and maintain learning materials, procedures, and training documentation.
• Incorporate adult learning principles to maximize knowledge retention and application.

Skills

Learning & Development

Training & Development

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, Business, Training & Development, or related field

Tools

MS365

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Welcome to Cascades! The

Welcome to Cascades! The Learning & Development Supervisor - Operations for the Cascades Eau Claire Mill will lead the learning and training function for a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing operation ensuring workforce capability, operational excellence, safety compliance, and employee development initiatives support business objectives.

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do, join Jenny Risinger's team as a Learning & Development Supervisor - Operations in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and help build a more sustainable future.

What's In It For You

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you'll enjoy:

• Competitive Annual Salary between $75,000 - $87,000 + Profit Sharing
• Career pathways that support your goals in a values driven environment where your work directly supports customer success.
• Excellent Benefits Package: Wellness Plan Options, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off
• Financial Benefits: Retirement Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Stock Purchase Plan
• Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Plan, Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

Your Role

As the Learning & Development Supervisor - Operations, you'll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential.

Your Scope Includes

• Develop and execute the site learning and development strategy aligned with operational, safety, quality, and business goals.
• Lead and coach a team of four unionized Training Coordinators, establishing priorities, providing direction, and supporting their professional development.
• Build strong relationships with operations, maintenance, safety, quality, and human resources leaders to identify capability gaps and develop effective learning solutions.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve training programs for hourly and salaried employees.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using performance metrics and operational results to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, employee engagement, and knowledge sharing throughout the facility.
• Update and maintain learning materials, procedures, work instructions, and training documentation.
• Incorporate adult learning principles and best practices to maximize knowledge retention and application.

What You Bring

You're a natural fit for Learning & Development Supervisor - Operations if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, Business, Training & Development, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Training, Workforce Development, Operations Development, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience leading, supervising, or coordinating training personnel, teams, or site learning initiatives required.
• Experience building learning curriculums, qualification programs, career pathways, and skills development plans within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning technologies.
• Demonstrated capability supporting Lean Manufacturing culture and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with MS365, learning management systems and other training technologies.

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we'd love to meet you!

This position is expected to remain open until at least 30 days. Posting may be extended based on business needs.

• The salary range represents Cascades' good-faith estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. Artificial intelligence may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the candidate experience.