Organizational Development Manager

Scot Forge; Spring Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K Plan with match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Scot Forge in Spring Grove, IL is seeking an Organizational Development Manager to lead strategies that align with business goals. This role will design learning and leadership development programs and oversee talent management processes for 600 employee-owners.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years in organizational development and demonstrated experience in performance management systems. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, and the position is fully onsite.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in organizational development, training, or talent management.
• 5+ years of experience leading organizational change initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing performance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational development strategies aligned with business goals.
• Design and implement learning and leadership development programs.
• Oversee talent and performance management processes for a 600-employee organization.

Skills

Organizational Development

Leadership Development

Performance Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

The Organizational Development (OD) Manager is a key driver of talent, leadership, and performance at Scot Forge. This role builds and scales development and performance systems that strengthen the organization and fuel the growth of our 600 employee-owners. Working closely with leadership, the OD Manager helps cultivate a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and accountability.

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130-year-old, 100% employee‑owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers with forged solutions from the world’s physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and national defense. From the wheels of NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover to mission‑critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead organizational development strategies that align with business goals and strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance.
• Design and implement scalable learning, leadership development, and succession planning programs to support internal growth.
• Partner with corporate and manufacturing leaders to assess needs, close capability gaps, and deliver targeted development and workforce solutions.
• Oversee company‑wide talent and performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development planning for a 600‑employee organization.
• Coach and support leaders in performance management best practices, fostering a culture of accountability, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze performance and talent data to identify trends, inform decisions, and align outcomes with compensation, development, and succession planning.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of development programs and continuously improve offerings based on measurable outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations while serving as a strategic advisor on organizational effectiveness and change management.
• Manage training and development investments to maximize impact and support long‑term business success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in organizational development, training, or talent management.
• 5+ years of experience leading organizational change initiatives at a management level.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing performance management systems within a complex organization.
• Strong business acumen with experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Proven ability to influence leaders, drive change, and build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and consulting skills.
• Experience working in employee‑owned or values‑driven cultures is a plus.

Additional Information

This role is fully onsite and primarily based in Spring Grove, IL, with occasional travel to our Franklin Park, IL and Clinton, WI locations. The position may include additional responsibilities as needed. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to successfully pass a 90‑day head‑hair drug test.

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HAS), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.