Sr. Manager, Learning & Development

Van Drunen Farms; Field (NM); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is seeking an senior Learning & Development leader in the United States to drive the company-wide L&D strategy and workforce capability. You will partner with Talent Management and senior leaders to align initiatives with business priorities and create scalable learning programs.

The role focuses on governance, measurement, and the adoption of AI-enabled learning tools to enhance leadership capability across manufacturing and corporate sites.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience leading Learning & Development strategy and enterprise initiatives.
• Experience translating business needs into scalable learning programs and tools.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the company-wide Learning & Development strategy aligned with goals and priorities.
• Partner with Talent Management and leaders to identify capability gaps and workforce readiness.
• Design and deliver practical learning experiences and programs to improve coaching, accountability, and goal setting.
• Facilitate company-wide development programs and scalable learning solutions to drive engagement and performance.
• Establish governance, standards, and processes for consistency and long-term sustainability.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness with metrics and outcomes to demonstrate impact.
• Lead evolution of learning ecosystem including technologies and AI-enabled tools.

Skills

Learning & Development

Leadership development

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, HR Development, Organizational Development, or related

Tools

Workday Learning

Job description

• 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
• Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
• Shift Differential: 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.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

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