Sr. Manager, Learning & Development

Job Opportunity At Van Drunen Farms

At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

Job Description

Lead and execute the company-wide Learning & Development strategy, aligning development initiatives with organizational goals and business priorities. Partner with Talent Management and business leaders to identify capability gaps, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and support workforce readiness. Design and deliver practical learning experiences, tools, and programs that improve coaching, accountability, goal setting, feedback, and overall leadership capability. Facilitate company-wide development programs and create scalable learning solutions that drive engagement, performance, and growth. Establish learning governance, standards, and processes that ensure consistency, prioritization, and long-term sustainability. Evaluate learning effectiveness through meaningful metrics, adoption measures, and performance outcomes to continuously improve programs and demonstrate impact. Lead the evolution of the learning ecosystem, including learning technologies, instructional design standards, and responsible adoption of AI-enabled learning tools.

Qualifications

Progressive experience leading Learning & Development strategy, organizational capability building, and enterprise learning initiatives. Experience partnering with leaders to assess organizational needs and implement practical development solutions that improve performance. Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills across manufacturing, corporate, or multi-site environments. Proven ability to translate business strategy into scalable learning programs, tools, and resources. Executive presence with the ability to influence, advise, and build credibility with senior leaders and key stakeholders. Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, player-coach approach to program design, delivery, and execution. Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Human Resources Development, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related field. Experience with Workday Learning is a plus.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paid holidays and vacation. Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match. Opportunity to shape the future of learning and leadership development across a growing organization. Direct partnership with executive leadership to influence talent strategy and organizational effectiveness. A highly visible role with the ability to drive meaningful impact on culture, capability, and business performance.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while utilizing standard office equipment. Occasional lifting or moving of office materials up to 20 pounds. Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and through written communication. Occasional travel throughout manufacturing and operational facilities, including exposure to production environments. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.