Senior Leadership & Development Program Lead

Leprino Foods; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Tuition assistance

Vacation

Ten paid holidays

Sick time

Paid parental leave

Annual merit increases

Profit-sharing & 401(k) plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Denver seeks a Senior Learning & Development Program Lead to design and deliver leadership development programs that strengthen frontline leaders across our manufacturing network. The role blends instructional design, program facilitation, and regular travel to U.S.

facilities to grow confident leaders and support employee growth at every level. You will partner with HR partners, plant leadership, and operations to coordinate learning schedules and adapt content for each

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
• 5+ years in learning and development, instructional design, or leadership development.
• 3+ years designing, developing, and facilitating instructor‑led training.
• Experience creating blended learning, eLearning content, facilitator guides, and assessments.
• Experience coordinating projects with formal PM practices.
• Willingness to travel ~50% to U.S. manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, facilitate, and improve leadership programs across Leprino's manufacturing network.
• Travel regularly to U.S. facilities to deliver classroom, blended, and virtual learning.
• Partner with HRBPs, plant leadership, and operations to coordinate schedules and adapt content for audiences.
• Create instructor-led training, blended learning, eLearning, guides, workbooks, job aids, and assessments.
• Observe sessions, gather feedback, and refine programs for engagement and retention.
• Build leadership pathways to strengthen Leprino's internal pipeline.
• Coordinate multiple initiatives while maintaining curriculum quality across locations.
• Present engaging learning experiences that drive on‑the‑job application.
• Collaborate with L&D peers to ensure consistency with site flexibility.
• Shape the future of leadership development across the organization.

Skills

Leadership development

Instructional design

Facilitation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Within our Corporate Human Resources team in Denver, Leprino is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Program Lead, to design and deliver leadership development programs that strengthen our frontline leaders across the organization! This role combines instructional design, program facilitation, and regular travel to our manufacturing facilities to help build confident leaders and support employee growth at every level.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $88,000and$102,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, facilitate, and improve leadership and professional development programs that strengthen frontline leadership across Leprino's manufacturing network.
• Travel regularly to U.S. manufacturing facilities to deliver classroom, blended, and virtual learning programs while supporting successful local implementation.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, plant leadership, and operations teams to coordinate learning schedules, identify development priorities, and adapt content for each audience.
• Create instructor-led training, blended learning experiences, eLearning modules, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, assessments, and performance support resources.
• Observe learning sessions, gather participant feedback, and refine programs to improve engagement, knowledge retention, and practical application.
• Build leadership development pathways that support employee growth and strengthen Leprino's internal leadership pipeline.
• Coordinate multiple learning initiatives while maintaining consistent program quality across manufacturing locations.
• Present engaging learning experiences that encourage participation and help employees apply new skills on the job.
• Partner with fellow L&D team members to maintain consistent curriculum while allowing flexibility for site-specific needs.
• Help shape the future of leadership development across our manufacturing organization! Your work will directly support the growth of frontline leaders throughout Leprino.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A Bachelor's degree in HR, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, leadership development, organizational development, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience designing, developing, and facilitating instructor-led training programs.
• Experience creating blended learning programs, eLearning content, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, assessments, and evaluation tools.
• Experience coordinating projects using established project management practices and documentation.
• The ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% to manufacturing facilities throughout the United States.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• A Master's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Education, or a related field.
• Experience supporting learning and leadership development programs within food manufacturing or another large manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a travel-intensive Learning & Development, training, or organizational development role supporting multiple locations.
• Experience evaluating learning effectiveness and using participant feedback, assessment results, and program outcomes to continuously improve development programs.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual's unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses,

• life
• medical/dental/vision coverage
• voluntary benefits
• employee assistance programs
• wellness incentives
• tuition assistance
• vacation
• ten paid holidays
• sick time
• paid parental leave
• annual merit increases
• as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.

Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino's history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

Learn more atLeprino.com