Van Drunen Farms
Sr.Manager,Learning&Development
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“Sr. Manager, Learning & Development at Van Drunen Farms. Skills: Organizational capability building, Enterprise learning initiatives. Lead and execute company-wide L&D strategy. Align development initiatives with goals”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve coaching; Improve accountability; Improve goal setting; Improve feedback; Improve leadership capability; Drive engagement; Drive performance; Drive growth; Demonstrate impact; Shape future of learning; Shape leadership development; Influence talent strategy; Influence organizational effectiveness; Drive meaningful impact
Industry & Context.
Occasional travel, Lift up to 20 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Development, Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Bachelor's degree in Organizational Psychology, Bachelor's degree in a related field, Progressive experience leading L&D strategy, Experience partnering with leaders to assess needs, Experience implementing development solutions, Experience improving performance, Facilitation skills, Coaching skills, Stakeholder management skills, Ability to translate business strategy, Executive presence, Ability to influence senior leaders, Ability to advise senior leaders, Ability to build credibility with senior leaders, Strategic mindset, Hands-on player-coach approach
Nice to Have
Workday Learning experience is a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead and execute company-wide L&D strategy
Align development initiatives with goals
Partner with Talent Management
Partner with business leaders
Identify capability gaps
Strengthen leadership effectiveness
Support workforce readiness
Design learning experiences
Deliver learning experiences
Design learning tools
Deliver learning tools
Design learning programs
Deliver learning programs
Improve accountability
Improve leadership capability
Facilitate development programs
Create scalable learning solutions
Establish learning governance
Establish learning standards
Establish learning processes
Ensure prioritization
Ensure sustainability
Evaluate learning effectiveness
Lead evolution of learning ecosystem
Adopt AI-enabled learning tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Talent Management; Partner with business leaders; Stakeholder management; Partner with executive leadership
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Written communication
Full Job Description
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](https://vdfresources.com/hr/2026benefits/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 Lear
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