Sr. Manager, Learning & Development

Van Drunen Farms; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Opportunities to shape learning and人才

Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a senior Learning & Development leader to drive enterprise-wide capability and leadership development from Momence, IL.

You will lead the L&D strategy, partner with executives to close gaps, design scalable learning experiences, establish governance, and measure program impact, with a hybrid schedule (3 days on site, 2 days remote) across manufacturing and corporate teams.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience leading Learning & Development strategy.
• Experience partnering with leaders to assess organizational needs and implement practical development solutions.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills across manufacturing, corporate, or multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into scalable learning programs, tools, and resources.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and build credibility with senior leaders.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on, player-coach approach to program design and execution.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience with Workday Learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the company-wide Learning & Development strategy.
• Partner with Talent Management and leaders to identify capability gaps and workforce readiness.
• Design and deliver practical learning experiences, tools, and programs improving coaching, accountability, and feedback.
• Facilitate company-wide development programs and scalable learning solutions.
• Establish learning governance, standards, and processes for consistency and sustainability.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through metrics, adoption measures, and outcomes.
• Lead evolution of the learning ecosystem including AI-enabled learning tools.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Strategic mindset

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design/OD/HRD/Organizational Psychology

Tools

Workday Learning

Job description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

• Location: Momence, IL (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
• Expected Pay Range: $125,000 - $150,000
• Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute the company-wide Learning & Development strategy, aligning development initiatives with organizational goals and business priorities.
• Partner with Talent Management and business leaders to identify capability gaps, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and support workforce readiness.
• Design and deliver practical learning experiences, tools, and programs that improve coaching, accountability, goal setting, feedback, and overall leadership capability.
• Facilitate company-wide development programs and create scalable learning solutions that drive engagement, performance, and growth.
• Establish learning governance, standards, and processes that ensure consistency, prioritization, and long-term sustainability.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through meaningful metrics, adoption measures, and performance outcomes to continuously improve programs and demonstrate impact.
• Lead the evolution of the learning ecosystem, including learning technologies, instructional design standards, and responsible adoption of AI-enabled learning tools.

What You’ll Bring

• Progressive experience leading Learning & Development strategy, organizational capability building, and enterprise learning initiatives.
• Experience partnering with leaders to assess organizational needs and implement practical development solutions that improve performance.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills across manufacturing, corporate, or multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into scalable learning programs, tools, and resources.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and build credibility with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, player-coach approach to program design, delivery, and execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Human Resources Development, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience with Workday Learning is a plus

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunity to shape the future of learning and leadership development across a growing organization.
• Direct partnership with executive leadership to influence talent strategy and organizational effectiveness.
• A highly visible role with the ability to drive meaningful impact on culture, capability, and business performance.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while utilizing standard office equipment.
• Occasional lifting or moving of office materials up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and through written communication.
• Occasional travel throughout manufacturing and operational facilities, including exposure to production environments.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.