Learning and Development Manager

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.

Department:
Human Resources / Organizational Development

Reports To:

Director of Human Resources

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Learning & Development / Training Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our employee and leadership development programs. This is an on‑site role based in Lancaster, CA, with occasional travel to our Pasadena, CA location. Remote work is not available for this position.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive training strategy aligned with business goals, including technical, compliance, and leadership training.
• Oversee multiple concurrent training programs, prioritizing according to business needs and ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Design and facilitate programs that support skill development across all levels—from front‑line manufacturing employees to supervisors and emerging leaders.
• Design and deliver structured Train‑the‑Trainer programs specifically for production environments to ensure consistent and effective knowledge transfer.
• Utilize strong adult learning principles and instructional design techniques to create engaging and impactful training content.
• Use analytical tools to measure training impact, performance improvements, and return on investment, recommending improvements based on data insights.
• Oversee the company’s Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure accurate content, user engagement, tracking, and reporting.
• Deliver high‑impact live and virtual training sessions with strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Research and integrate industry trends and best practices into training programs to ensure innovation and relevance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Training Manager or in a Learning & Development leadership role.
• Manufacturing or industrial training experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and facilitation techniques.
• Experience developing and delivering Train‑the‑Trainer programs for production staff.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong analytical skills to assess training outcomes and demonstrate training ROI.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives effectively.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ATD, CPTD, or similar) are a plus.

• 100% on‑site in Lancaster, CA
• Occasional travel to our Pasadena, CA site (as needed)
• No remote or hybrid work options available

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off

Pay Range: $90,000–$120,000 per year

RIDE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.