LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Learning & Development Manager

At Pilgrim's, we are dedicated to providing wholesome, high-quality poultry products to families across the globe. Being a part of the family meal is a tremendous honor and one we take seriously as one of the largest poultry producers in the world. Our more than 54,000 talented team members are passionate about what we do, and we invite you to join us on our journey to becoming the best!

In alignment with our vision of becoming the best managed and most respected company in our industry while creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members; Pilgrim’s has developed a Learning & Development Division.  The objective is to create a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

We are looking for a leader to administer soft and technical training with a focus on supervisor development. A successful candidate will be passionate about the growth and development of others. We believe that passionate leaders step up to the plate and ensure the biggest leaps forward within our teams and company. You will join a team of training and development leaders who are deeply rooted in teamwork and are invested in Pilgrim’s company culture.

Key Responsibilities:

•                   Analyze and interpret individual leadership and technical learning opportunities through in person assessments and coaching.
•                   Translate opportunities into an effective and relevant coaching solution based on individual needs.
•                   Facilitate technical training for supervisors.  Follow up with participants to ensure proper application of concepts occurs.
•                   Facilitate supervisor leadership content with enthusiasm and conviction. Support relevant action planning items that evolve through group-based trainings (in-person & virtual).
•                   Deliver concrete feedback to leaders on behavior, decisions, and team dynamics.
•                   Translate observations and data into concrete and actionable feedback to plant leadership.
•                   Work with Plant HR to administer the performance management process including the coordination of 360s, 9-box, and talent mapping. 
•                   Work with plant management and HR to create action and development plans based on 9-box placement or as needed.
•                   Partner with Operations and HR to better understand supervisor training and development needs. Conduct close-out meetings with plant leadership after training has been completed to ensure communication of participant needs and the extent of leadership involvement. 
•                   Support individuals going through the Supervisor Development Program through coaching, mentoring, and following up on application of the learning.  Facilitate virtual and in-person training as scheduled.
•                   Support L&D initiatives surrounding the GLINT engagement survey. 
•                   Conduct ADHOC and Lead Development trainings as request by plant.

Leadership Characteristics:

•                   Strategic Vision: Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way. Determines opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis of current and future necessities.
•                   Outstanding Analytical Skills: Strong experience interpreting results and draws accurate conclusions.
•                   Collaborative Team Player: Strong knowledge of the company and builds relationship across all departments. Brings out the best in associates through coaching, mentoring, and management of individual development plans.
•                   Business Leadership: Influence’s enterprise- level strategies. Understands all aspects of the business, industry, & competitive landscape. Distinguishes what is critical versus what is important. Provides clear and compelling direction and ensures understanding.
•                   Proposes solutions to problems and considers timelines, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing needs.
•                   Self-Leadership: Anticipates future opportunities and challenges. Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, both formal and informal. Develops and implements ideas that have long-term impact on the organization. Deals effectively with ambiguity and change. Displays leadership versatility, knowing when to step in and when to step out. Acts with integrity, courage, and focusses on the greater good over personal benefit.
•                   Organizational Agility: Must be able to thrive culturally in a multi-billion-dollar company while optimizing organizational capabilities and removing barriers through relationship building.

Qualifications:

•              Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong business relationships.
•              Minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably within a medium to large food manufacturing company.
•              Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Organizational Development, Leadership, HR, or related field.
•              Experience designing and measuring leadership development initiatives.  
•              Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, adult learning, and instruction for individuals and groups both in person and online.
•              Results oriented, team player with an eye for detail.
•              Strong background knowledge of the Company and the operations.
•              Strategic thinker.
•              Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
•              Approximately 75% travel required.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled