Learning & Development Manager

Mueller's Learning & Development Manager will focus on the Company's learning and development needs for various functions and roles, as determined by the business's talent needs.

This role will be proactive in establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with, and providing support to, HR staff, management and the leadership teams at each Plant and the Corporate office.

The position requires ability to participate in the strategic design of programs as well as tactical execution.

The role will also be curator of culture as all development tools and programs will tie directly to Mueller Values and competencies.

By leading the learning and development processes and initiatives, the Company's talent needs and development opportunities for employees will be enhanced.

Responsibilities

Initial priorities and focus will include

• Management of the Mueller Development Program (MDP)
• Managing LinkedIn Learning relationship, process and tool
• Developing an internship and co-op program.

Near future-state responsibilities will include

• Lead the evaluation of talent needs and the assessment of talent gaps to determine a plan for closing talent gaps.
• Collaborate with leaders, managers and HR to set priorities for content development based on current and emerging needs.
• Develop and implement high-impact learning solutions that align with business goals, strategies, and meet all compliance requirements for operations and corporate roles.

Initial focus will include front line supervisors, early career and leadership development.

• Ensure development programs and training content aligns to support the business's talent needs.
• Review and update legacy training programs as needed.
• Communicate and work effectively with field and corporate managers to drive training solution support and full utilization.
• Partner with HR to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the programs on employee engagement, retention, performance, and learner satisfaction
• Establish learning metrics and goals
• Develop or approve budgets and operations for the training and development needs
• Effectively communicate proactively and clearly to motivate and create engagement in others.
• Communicate strategy and programs to internal stakeholders and solicit feedback.
• Participate in the implementation of Workday's LMS module
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS / BA in related discipline (human resources, organizational development or a related field)
• 5 years of experience demonstrating creativity and technical ability as a practitioner
• Experience training and developing a large, distributed workforce
• Proven experience as a program director or a training and development manager in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated track record of introducing and driving programs leading to tangible and measurable results
• Thorough understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design techniques, and evaluation methods
• Excellent knowledge of various training delivery models, such as classroom, E-Learning, blended, etc.
• Experience with and technical skills to support eLearning authoring tools, HRIS and LMS.
• A strong passion for developing people and fostering a positive culture
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written - and the interpersonal skills needed to quickly establish relationships of trust and collaboration.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, both internal and external customers
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
• Organized, flexible, and able to multi-task while maintaining a high level of efficiency and attention to detail
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.
• Excellent time-management, project management and prioritization skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.