The Learning and Development Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership in the field of learning and development within the FMCG industry. They will be responsible for the overall management of Learning & Development across the site.

Client Details

This company is a leading player in the FMCG industry. With a workforce exceeding 13,000 employees across 16 sites in the UK the organisation is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products to its consumers. Based in Sheffield, the company prides itself on fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Description

Be the first point of contact for learning and development queries at site level and be responsible for ensuring all training activities are carried out in an efficient and effective manner.
Delivering learning events, including inductions, carrying out learning needs and skills assessments.
Successfully implement and champion the site wide L&D strategy.
Ensure regulatory training is delivered and maintained (covering areas such as Health & Safety, regulatory compliance, food safety, customer/retailer requirements) ensuring that we are always audit ready.
Ensuring all L&D activities result in the ongoing development of our people, helping to build high performing teams, increase staff engagement, and improve retention.
Deliver structured L&D programmes and competency-based frameworks for colleagues at all levels, ensuring they are provided with the technical and behavioural/soft-skills required to help them improve and open up future career opportunities.
Continue looking for new, improved ways of training, exploring new methodology and methods of delivery.
Ensuring that training records and systems are accurate, updated and maintained.
Responsibility for the site L&D training budget.

Profile

* Prior experience of delivering against L&D strategy and initiatives, preferably in a manufacturing environment (although we welcome applications from all backgrounds).
* Able to develop and deliver operational training frameworks as well as less structured learning & development activities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and get 'buy-in' from colleagues at all levels.
* Proven track record of developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Level 4 Food Safety, with the ability to deliver Level 3 (training can be provided).
* Level 4 HACCP, with the ability to deliver Level 3 (training can be provided).
* IOSH (training can be provided).

Job Offer

• A competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per year
• An opportunity to shape the learning and development strategy within a leading FMCG company
• A culture of continuous learning and development
• Annual leave and other employee benefits

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and take a step towards a rewarding career in the FMCG industry.