Learning & Development Manager

Learning & Development Manager

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.