Learning and Development Manager

job summary:

A Learning & Development Manager is needed for leading manufacturing organization. The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for driving leadership development, management capability building, and end-to-end performance-management operations across the plant. Working closely with operations leadership, this role transforms strategic talent goals into practical learning experiences, actionable toolkits, and measurable operating routines. The position primarily focuses on strengthening supervisory through senior plant leadership, moving beyond basic administration to actively build and embed core capabilities.

Candidates must have at least 4+ years of progressive L&D or talent management experience for a manufacturing or engineering organization, with a proven track record of creating and launching programs in manufacturing or industrial settings. Strong expertise in instructional design, executive facilitation, and managing full-cycle performance routines-including goal setting, reviews, and calibration-is required. A bachelor's degree is necessary, along with exceptional cross-functional communication and coaching skills.

location: Woodruff, South Carolina job type: Permanent salary: $130,000 - 150,000 per year work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

· Design, adapt, and continuously improve leadership curricula, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, and practical manager toolkits

· Personally facilitate and teach core leadership and management development sessions tailored to real-world plant operations

· Oversee and execute the annual performance-management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, year-end evaluations, and calibration sessions

· Coach managers on delivering actionable feedback, navigating difficult performance discussions, and building individualized development plans

· Partner with cross-functional plant teams (Operations, EHS, Quality, Engineering) to align learning initiatives with business priorities

· Track program adoption, evaluate post-training application, and report key performance and development metrics to leadership

qualifications:

Hands-on Learning & Development professional with manufacturing/plant experience

skills:

leadership,core leadership,goal setting,administration,business priorities,calibration,cross-functional communication,development plans,instructional design,Learning & Development,leadership development,management development,manufacturing,coaching skills,management operations,plant operations,talent management,supervisory

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.