Learning & Development Manager

Posted Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6 : 00 AM

After more than 60 years of industry leadership, Viaflex is dedicated to utilizing years of expertise and has committed to the continuation of innovative thinking for years to come. Our team is currently over 400 team members strong and covers six locations. We are seeking passionate individuals to help us on our mission to create solutions that are thinner, lighter, and stronger – together.

The Viaflex team finds its passion in creating film and sheeting solutions that outperform and outlast. With a focus on preserving customer assets and protecting Earth's resources, Viaflex creates liners, covers, and barriers that make a positive impact in the markets we serve. From design and manufacturing to on-site installation, our highly skilled team never stops striving to improve.

SUMMARY :

The Leadership & Development Manager will design, implement, and sustain innovative training and development initiatives that strengthen leadership capabilities and enhance organizational performance. This role will provide strategic direction and hands-on execution for all learning and development functions, ensuring alignment with Viaflex's long-term goals and values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy that supports organizational growth and employee success.
• Assess training needs across the business and design solutions that address short- and long-term development priorities.
• Lead the creation and delivery of learner-focused content that incorporates multiple modalities to engage diverse learning styles.
• Facilitate and deliver training programs, while also supporting curriculum design, instructional development, and implementation.
• Introduce and expand innovative approaches beyond traditional classroom training, such as mentoring, coaching, and experiential learning.
• Lead workplace language initiatives and cross-cultural training programs that build inclusivity, improve communication, and strengthen collaboration across diverse teams.
• Oversee the learning enablement platform, delivering impactful digital learning experiences and leveraging analytics to identify trends, close skill gaps, and inform talent development decisions that advance organizational performance.
• Provide consultation to leaders and team members on professional development opportunities.
• Mentor and coach trainers, managers, and employees to strengthen development capabilities across the organization.
• Partner in the development of budgets, plans, policies, and long-term initiatives related to training and development.
• Promote and ensure adherence to workplace safety and ergonomics standards within training environments.
• Model and reinforce Viaflex's team member Values in daily interactions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree in business, organizational development, human resources, or related field. 7+ years of progressive experience in leadership and training, or a combination of education and equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Proven success in designing, implementing, and leading training programs at an organizational level. Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage large groups and diverse audiences. Strategic thinker with the ability to connect development initiatives to business outcomes. Independent self-starter with strong organizational, relationship-building, and team leadership skills.

Highly skilled in coaching, mentoring, and supporting leadership growth.

Creative problem solver with a passion for innovation in learning approaches.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management tools.

Ability to multi-task and have strong attention to detail. Strong ability to coach and motivate. Possess enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Experience in a manufacturing environment is helpful. Prior experience with e-learning and LMS is a plus. Limited travel as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS :

Physical Requirements : Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions : Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment, including exposure to noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT :

Positions reports to VP, Human Resources

This position may have direct reports.

BENEFITS TO YOU :

Not all benefits are created equally, but we have got you covered. Viaflex not only offers a wide range of benefits that encourage wellness and preventative care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k. We offer workplace flexibility policies to promote work / life balance in addition to paid time off (PTO) benefits. Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance, our onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.

EEOC STATEMENT :

Viaflex is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

J-18808-Ljbffr