Company:
At Kem Krest, we are more than a supply chain solutions provider—we are a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading automotive, heavy-duty, and powersports OEMs. As a certified minority-owned business, we deliver customized services in packaging, logistics, and compliance with a focus on innovation, quality, and customer success.
With a global network, high-touch service, and a relentless commitment to quality, Kem Krest is the go-to partner for companies seeking to streamline operations, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Join us and be part of a team that’s passionate about making supply chains smarter and partnerships stronger.
Opportunity:
Kem Krest is seeking a strategic and results-driven Learning & Development Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide learning and development programs. This role is responsible for building scalable learning experiences that strengthen employee capability, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance. The Learning & Development Manager will partner with leaders across the business to identify capability needs, develop role-based learning pathways, and implement modern learning solutions that support employee growth, leadership development, and long-term business success.
The role is Remote based out of our headquarters in Elkhart, Indiana, with periodic travel to company locations as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with business leaders to identify workforce capability needs, skill gaps, and development priorities.
- Design and maintain role-based learning pathways for employees, frontline leaders, managers, and emerging leaders.
- Develop enterprise learning roadmaps, curriculum frameworks, and development plans aligned with business objectives.
- Design, develop, source, and facilitate learning experiences through instructor-led, virtual, self-paced, and blended learning methods.
- Create learner materials, facilitator guides, job aids, toolkits, and supporting development resources.
- Lead leadership development initiatives that strengthen management effectiveness and employee growth.
- Serve as the primary administrator and business owner for learning technologies, systems, and platforms.
- Manage learning content, assignments, curricula, learner records, reporting, and learning pathways.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, HR partners, and business leaders to develop practical, scalable learning solutions.
- Measure learning effectiveness through participation data, feedback, adoption metrics, and business outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement of learning programs, delivery methods, processes, and technology solutions.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, leadership growth, and organizational capability building across the company.
Your Contributions:
- Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, Training, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and facilitating learning and development programs.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning effectiveness practices.
- Experience conducting learning needs assessments and translating business needs into development solutions.
- Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS) or similar learning technology platform.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data and insights to improve outcomes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and learning technologies.
- Preferred experience with leadership development programs, competency frameworks, and blended learning solutions.
- Professional certifications such as CPTD, ATD, SHRM, HRCI, Prosci, or related credentials are a plus.
Why Kem Krest?
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Bonus Program
- Immediate Health Benefits
- Free On-Site Clinics & Prescriptions
- 401(k) Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous PTO & Holiday Program
- Parental Leave
- Supplier Discounts
- The opportunity to shape the future of learning, leadership, and employee development across a growing organization