Training & Development Manager

Mead Lumber; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead Lumber is seeking a Training & Development Manager to lead a transformative training program for its 1,350 employee-owners. This role involves assessing training needs, developing a comprehensive roadmap, and delivering engaging training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge across the organization. Join a company that values craftsmanship and invests in its people.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) Plan

Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in designing and managing training programs.
• Expertise with e-learning platforms.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess training needs across departments.
• Develop a comprehensive Training Roadmap.
• Deliver effective training sessions, both live and virtual.

Skills

Strategic Planning

E-learning Expertise

Training Delivery

Results-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources

Tools

Articulate

UKG Learning Management System

Job description

Job Details

Description

Since 1910, Mead Lumber has proudly built a legacy of craftsmanship, hard work, and enduring values. We are seeking a Training & Development Manager who shares this commitment and is ready to establish and lead a training function that will shape the future of our employee-owners and our company.

This is a rare opportunity for a proven professional to design, build, and lead a training program that strengthens skills, deepens knowledge, fosters excellence, and impacts lives across our 1,350 employee-owners. Your work will directly support how Mead Lumber engages with customers, builders, vendors, and each other — all while honoring the traditions that have made us a leader in the LBM industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess organizational training needs across all departments and locations.
• Develop a comprehensive, actionable Training Roadmap aligned with company goals.
• Create and manage engaging, industry-specific training programs and content.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts to turn technical expertise into practical, accessible learning solutions.
• Deliver effective and inspiring training sessions, both live and virtual.
• Maximize the capabilities of UKG’s e-learning platform to scale training company-wide.
• Establish metrics to measure training effectiveness.
• Support the development and delivery of safety training in coordination with HR and Operations to reinforce Mead’s strong safety culture and compliance across all locations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in designing, delivering, and managing training programs, preferably within the building materials, construction, or industrial sectors.
• Expertise with e-learning platforms and tools, such as Articulate.
• Strong strategic planning abilities, combined with a hands-on approach to implementation.
• Results-driven with a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes.
• Experience working with UKG’s Learning Management System (LMS) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety training standards or willing to learn, is a plus.
  
  

At Mead Lumber, It Matters

We believe training and development are not just about skills — they are about investing in people, building careers, and sustaining excellence. If you bring discipline, passion, and pride to your work, you will find Mead Lumber to be a place where you can make a lasting difference.

This is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to leave a legacy. Join us in continuing a tradition of excellence, growth, and service.

Additional Benefits Include

Upon hire, you will be eligible to participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.