Manager, Learning Design and Development (Operations)

W. W. Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 154,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

18 paid time off (PTO) days annually

6% company contribution to 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Maternity support programs

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Learning Design and Development to lead training initiatives within operations. This role involves overseeing a dynamic team, ensuring effective training programs, and collaborating with various departments to enhance employee development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in learning and development, particularly in a diverse operational environment, and will leverage their leadership and analytical skills to drive performance improvements. Join a company committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a leadership role within operations.
• Strong analytical skills to assess training needs and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations Support Training Delivery team and oversee learning programs.
• Evaluate training programs and collaborate with department heads for updates.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Training and Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Manager, Learning Design and Development (Operations)

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202 CHICAGO, IL, US, 60661-4555

Work Location Type: Hybrid

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation: The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $93,000 to $154,900.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Core to Grainger’s value is our ability to get our customers what they need, when they need it, delivering 30M+ shipments to our 4.5M customers from an extensive network of 250+ distribution centers and branches. The Operations Support team drives the success of this fulfillment network by providing clear visibility into operational health, identifying and driving performance improvements to ensure Grainger delivers the best service to our customers at the lowest cost.

You Will:

• Lead the Operations Support Training Delivery team (up to 4 direct reports), overseeing facilitators, learning management system (LMS), and data analysts to deploy learning programs supporting Supply Chain Learning & Development.
• Oversee the execution and measurement of organization-wide training programs, including recurring curriculum and one-off training initiatives to support organizational changes, ensuring they are effective and consistent across the organization.
• Act as a trusted consultant and partner with internal and external training organizations to benchmark and share best practices, aiming to impact network metrics by delivering core onboarding and process training programs to improve team member quality and productivity.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and delivery methods through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with department heads and subject matter experts to ensure training materials are up-to-date and relevant. Partner closely with leaders in training design, communications, and analytics to define needs and validate outcomes.
• Identify and address gaps in training content and delivery methods.
• Prepare and present regular reports on training effectiveness to senior management.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

You Have:

• Bachelors degree in organizational development, training and development, human resources management, business administration, or operations management or similar experience.
• Learning & Development experience in an operations environment with a diverse employee population of both non-exempt and exempt team members.
• 5+ years experience being a strategic stakeholder and team leader, ideally within an industrial supply or similar industry.
• Strong leadership, project, and process management skills.
• Analytical skills to assess training needs, measure training effectiveness and influence change.
• Travel requirements: up to 25%.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.