We are looking for a passionate, high-impact Learning & Development leader to drive global manufacturing excellence through world-class training, rapid competency building, and talent acceleration. This strategic role focuses on creating a high-performance learning culture that gets employees productive faster and builds deep capabilities across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

Design and lead a comprehensive global manufacturing learning and development strategy to accelerate employee ramp-up and long-term competency growth.
Develop and deliver high-quality training programs covering safety, quality, technical skills, leadership, and operational excellence.
Build and implement effective onboarding systems that enable new and existing employees to reach full productivity quickly across all locations.
Partner with global plant managers to identify skill gaps and deploy targeted development solutions that drive operational performance.
Collaborate with HR and external partners to anticipate talent needs and build robust pipelines for critical manufacturing roles.
Provide enterprise-wide learning leadership while supporting broader manufacturing transformation goals.

Qualifications

5+ years leading global learning & development or training functions, preferably in high-volume manufacturing.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or PhD preferred, with 8-10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations and talent development.
Proven expertise in designing training programs that deliver fast ramp-up and measurable skill improvement.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operating systems and competency frameworks.
Excellent facilitation, communication, and influence skills with the ability to engage global teams.
Proficient in project management and Microsoft Office tools.

This role is perfect for a dynamic L&D professional who thrives on building capable, high-performing manufacturing teams worldwide through exceptional learning experiences.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

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