Sr. Manager, Learning & Development

## Sr. Manager, Learning & Development Apply:
Momence, IL:
Full time:
Posted 6 Days Ago:
JR1387

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-
* ** 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…