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Sr. Manager, Learning & Development

Van Drunen Family of Companies

Momence, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Skills, Business Strategy, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Ecosystems, Educational Technology, Environmental Regulations, Establish Priorities, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Leadership, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Material Moving, Metrics, Needs Assessment, Office Equipment, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Psychology, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Production Systems, Set Goals, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Talent Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Momence, Illinois
POSTED
25 days ago
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

  • Expected Pay Range: $125,000 - $150,000
  • Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
  • Shift Differential: Yes
Who We Are

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.

What You'll Do

  • 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.

What You'll Bring

  • 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

What You Can Look Forward To

  • 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.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you

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