Stepan

Operations Learning and Development Manager

Stepan$103K — $139K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in Education, Learning & Development, Corporate Training, Organizational Development, or a related field.
  • Experience in manufacturing or processing facilities is essential.
  • Proven track record of building operational learning and development programs focused on safe practices and efficiency.
  • Strong background in developing complex learning and development programs is required.
  • Familiarity with developing annual curriculum and training matrices is preferred.
  • Experience with change management and transformation initiatives is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) like SAP SuccessFactors is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leadership to align Operations Training programs with business priorities.
  • Implement policies and guidelines for enterprise-wide Operations Training practices.
  • Design and execute knowledge management and capture strategies in consultation with leaders.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of a multi-year Operations Training roadmap as a Subject Matter Expert.
  • Guide the Operations T&D Team in delivering effective training using industry knowledge.
  • Manage resources and logistics for projects and programs within Operations T&D Team.
  • Evaluate training industry trends and make relevant recommendations to enhance offerings.
  • Oversee third-party vendor performance to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Benefits

  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Recognition Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Global Manager of Operations Training is responsible for building and advancing Stepan's global operations learning strategy, ensuring employees have the skills, knowledge, and training needed to support safe and efficient operations. This role partners across the organization to develop learning programs, oversee key training initiatives, and establish metrics and processes that support continuous learning and business performance.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborates with Global, Functional, and Site Leadership to ensure that Operations Training programs are aligned with business needs and priorities
• Collaborates with Global, Functional, and Site Leadership to ensure application of cohesive policies and guidelines for Operations Training & practices enterprise-wide
• Consults with Global, Functional, and Site Leaders on knowledge management and knowledge capture strategies and designs plans to execute said strategies
• Serves as a training Subject Matter Expert, including proposing short- and long-term strategies for the Operations Training at Stepan. Plans, develops, leads, implements, and maintains a multi-year Operations Training roadmap
• Employs knowledge of effective training methods to lead the Operations T&D Team in delivering accurate, high-quality training
• Coordinates and facilitates solutions for the Operations T&D Team and lines up resources and logistics to keep projects and programs on track
• Remains aware of & evaluates current products and trends in T&D industry and makes recommendations accordingly
• Recommends and oversees third-party vendors to ensure vendor performance and deliverables are appropriate, effective, on time, and on budget
• Designs, develops, and executes a Stepan Train-the-Trainer Qualification program
• Designs, develops, and leads the Stepan Co-Op/Intern and Early Career Engineering Program
• Modernizes Stepan's Operations Training and introduces efficiencies by leveraging existing and emerging technologies
• Analyzes learning success; establishes standards for tracking, reporting, and improving training
• Establishes key Operations Training success metrics and tracks and reports on KPIs, including Training ROI.
• Works cross-functionally and engages with Global, Functional, and Site Leadership to design enterprise-wide programs that position Stepan's workforce with the skills needed for the future

Qualifications
• 7-10 years' relevant experience in Education, Learning & Development, Corporate Training, Organizational Development, or related field required
• Experience working at or in support of a manufacturing or processing facility required
• Experience with building operational learning and development programs that support safe working practices, skill building, and operational efficiency required
• Strong background in the development of complex learning and development programs required
• Experience in developing annualized curriculum as well as tasks to training matrices preferred
• Experience with change management/transformation initiatives preferred
• Experience with administering or managing a Learning Management System (LMS) such as SAP SuccessFactors preferred

Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Organizational Development, Training Development, Human Resources, or related field required
• Master's Degree in Education, Training, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Management, or related field preferred

Pay Range: $103,000 - $139,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Reactions - Recognition Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


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About Stepan

Stepan Company is a global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois. Stepan's products are used in a variety of end markets, including construction, agriculture, consumer goods, and transportation. The company operates in three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. Stepan has manufacturing sites and research and development facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Stepan
Size
2,439 employees
Market Cap
$2.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$126.7 million
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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