Senior Leadership & Development Program Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Insurance coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k) and profit-sharing

Job summary

Leprino Foods Company in Denver seeks a Senior Learning & Development Program Lead to design and deliver leadership development programs, travel to manufacturing facilities, and strengthen frontline leaders.

The role combines instructional design, program facilitation, and collaboration with HR partners, with a 10% target bonus and a salary range of $88,000 to $102,000.

Qualifications

• Design, facilitate, and improve leadership programs across Leprino's manufacturing network.
• Travel approx 50% to U.S. facilities to deliver learning programs.
• Partner with HR, plant leadership, and operations to coordinate learning schedules.
• Create instructor-led training, eLearning modules, facilitator guides, and job aids.

Responsibilities

• Observe sessions and refine programs for better engagement and retention.
• Build leadership development pathways to strengthen internal leadership pipeline.
• Coordinate multiple learning initiatives across locations with consistent quality.
• Present engaging learning experiences that encourage skill application.

Skills

Leadership development

Instructional design

Travel readiness

Project management

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Learning & Development

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Job description

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Requisition ID: 32097

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Posted Date: Jul 31, 2026

Job Function: Human Resources

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 of10%.

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

Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as a pre‑employment screening tool and also participates in E-Verify. Some positions at the Denver corporate office may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on role and location.