
Learning and Development Manager
u&u. Recruitment Partners
Posted 8 days ago
The Opportunity
This newly created role is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of workforce capability for this leading food manufacturer with operations in Queensland and New South Wales. Reporting to the General Manager of Human Resources and working closely with the Group People & Culture team, you will lead the design and delivery of leadership development programs, assist with the implementation and ongoing evaluation of onboarding and induction programs, and oversee graduate and cadet programs – targeting all stages of the employee journey.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and implement the L&D strategy aligned with business goals, with a key focus on in-person leadership development programs;
- Partner with site leaders and internal stakeholders to conduct a training needs analysis and identify key development priorities;
- Lead the development, facilitation, and continuous improvement of internal leadership programs and external training pathways;
- Assist with implementation of site induction and onboarding program;
- Oversee Graduate and Cadet Programs to ensure successful learning journeys;
- Manage vendor relationships with external training providers;
- Measure and report on the impact of L&D objectives and initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement; and
- Regularly travel to sites across QLD and NSW to support and deliver L&D initiatives.
Required Experience
We’re looking for a dynamic L&D professional who brings both strategic thinking and hands-on capability development experience. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment and be passionate about building people capability in meaningful and practical ways.
- Previous experience in Learning & Development – this is a standalone role, so leadership experience is not essential;
- Ideally you will have experience working in food manufacturing, or a demonstrated understanding of FSQA;
- Proven capabilities in designing and delivering blended learning programs;
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ideally some facilitation experience – from front-line teams to senior leaders;
- Someone who is self-directed and capable of working autonomously as required; and
- Flexibility and willingness to travel regularly across sites in QLD and NSW.
Benefits:
- Make your mark in this newly created position;
- Diverse L&D position, contributing to leadership development, onboarding and induction, and graduate learning programs;
- Western suburbs location, with considerable flexibility around start and finish times;
- Opportunities for regular regional travel to engage meaningfully with stakeholders; and
- Collaborative and down to earth team environment where you will feel appreciated for your efforts.
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Ashleigh McFadyen at u&u on (07) 3232 9182 quoting reference number 42154.
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via [email protected] or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.
Please submit your resume in Word format only.
About u&u. Recruitment Partners
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