Learning & Development Manager

Do you thrive on building strong teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning?

As a Learning & Development (L&D) Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping our organization's future by empowering employees to achieve their full potential.

In this role, you will work with internal stakeholders to assess training needs, support the design and delivery of engaging learning programs, and measure the impact of these initiatives to ensure they align with our strategic goals.

The successful candidate may be resident in Dennis Group’s Springfield, Massachusetts, Atlanta, Georgia, or Salt Lake City, Utah offices.

This position is part of the People & Management leadership team and reports to the Director of People & Management.

We are looking for a hands-on worker, someone who will "roll up their sleeves" and wear multiple hats, and do the small technical and transactional tasks along with strategic tasks.

Responsibilities :

The L&D Manager will partner with Dennis Group team leads and subject matter experts to :

• Conduct training needs assessments to identify knowledge and skill gaps across the organization.
• Support the organization’s career pathways and professional development initiatives.
• Create high-quality training materials, including presentations, handouts, and online modules incorporating existing technical discipline materials and / or from the ground up.
• Facilitate the transfer of learning to on-the-job application.

Additionally, the L&D Manager will :

• Partner with internal stakeholders to continue to develop a learning and development strategy for the organization.
• Work with the broader People & Management team to improve onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and measure learning outcomes.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest learning and development trends and technologies.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to ensure learning programs are aligned with business needs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive learning programs, using a variety of instructional methods (e.g., instructor-led training, eLearning, coaching, mentoring).

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design, Human Resources Development, Adult Education, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in learning and development or a similar role.
• Strong instructional design skills.
• Experience with developing and delivering training programs using a variety of methods.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to assess training needs and measure learning outcomes.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience delivering learning and development content in a professional services organization is a plus.
• A passion for learning and development.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

Potentially up to 5% of travel visiting other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store.

Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.