Learning and Development Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA

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Job Title: Learning and Development Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for developing and coordinating learning tasks for the Cedar Rapids, IA location. This position is responsible for effective development, coordination and presentation of training and development programs for all direct production positions onsite. This position requires active searches, creativity designs and implementation of effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance.

Position reports to the Plant Manager.

Job Duties

Follow and incorporate all safety, quality, and site rules while performing work and crafting training processes
Review and utilize in-place documentation such as Process Manuals, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures, Work permits, etc...
Conduct training needs analysis
Identify and fill gaps identified in department training and CCD programs for new and developed colleagues
Establish long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
Create site training matrix while updating regularly with colleague information
Develop learning content for both classroom learning and on-the-job training opportunities
Create document to provide feedback on colleague(s) development
Facilitate department written performance assessments as well as plans for corrections
Talk with colleagues regularly and provide feedback for mentoring opportunities

Job Qualifications

Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
Strong interpersonal skills and able to proactively manage through; conflict, influence of others, management priorities, organization & planning, and partnering
Written communication and oral communication
Experience with operation of manufacturing processes and machinery from start-up to shut-down, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
Background in e-learning techniques and content development programs
Strong computer skills including date entry and the use of databases and MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Education

High School Diploma/GED, required
Bachelor's in education, Business, or engineering preferred

Experience

Experience working with Performance Excellence, Continuous Colleague Development or similar improvement systems is a plus
Practical and/or educational experience with developing and delivering training material
Prior industrial experience preferred
Familiarity with Corn Processing Operations is ideal

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Job Post Date: 02/01/26