Lamb Weston

Sr Learning and Development Specialist

Lamb Weston$86K — $129K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
  • 3-5 years in a leadership or training management role in manufacturing
  • Experience in building and scaling learning plans
  • Ability to leverage adult learning theory and behavior-based training
  • Proven success in aligning L&D strategies with operational KPIs
  • Process Quality certified or similar manufacturing certifications preferred
  • Strong communicator who influences cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience coaching and mentoring front-line leaders

Responsibilities

  • Leads design and implementation of skills capability programs
  • Mentors the Plant Learning & Development team
  • Develops and facilitates team member training using adult learning tools
  • Performs skills gap analysis to determine training needs
  • Manages development and sustainability of training materials
  • Coaches subject matter experts in course alignment with learning objectives
  • Collaborates with shift leadership to schedule training

Benefits

  • Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
  • Well-being programs, including wellness incentives
  • Paid Time Off
  • Industry-leading 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Family-friendly employee events
  • Employee Assistance Program services for mental health and concierge services
Full Job Description
Title: Sr Learning and Development SpecialistLocation: Warden, WA

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-271460

               

Time Type: Full time

               


Job Description Summary

               

This role oversees the plant’s Learning & Development (L&D) pillar including workforce skill deficiency identification, training course development, maintenance and delivery, team member training engagement and key training performance metrics tracking. This role also manages applicable Learning & Development systems and communicates key performance metrics to stakeholders. This position will be a liaison between leadership and team members on all training-related needs and will collaborate with all Lamb Weston Pillars and team members to ensure the facility maintains a culture of continuous improvement and skill building to achieve strategic business objectives.

Job Description

  • Leads the design, planning, andimplementation ofskills capability programs.
  • Directs,mentorsand developsthePlant Learning &Development team.
  • Utilizing adultlearning and development tools, develops, administers, andfacilitatesteam membertraining.
  • Performs skills gap analysis toidentifyworkforce training gaps and needs todeterminethe basis for training.
  • Manages the development and sustainability of plant training materials.
  • Coaches subject matter experts in course development, ensuring alignment with instructional design principles and defined learningobjectives.
  • Collaborates with shift leadershipto schedule and conduct training.
  • Maintains training and participation records and ensures that all team members receive all required training and recertifications.
  • Ensuresteam memberparticipation,theimplementationandquality of training, andtheresolution ofrelatedissues
  • Ensuresinstructor credibility and integrity by responding to trainee feedback and needs.
  • Ensuresplanttraining needs are met,and training and qualificationrecordsare available toplantleadership
  • Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement ofstandards in the learning management system, including e-learning modules.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degreepreferredin Organizational Development, Operations Management,Educational Studies,Adult Education, or related fields
  • 3-5 years in a leadership or site-level training management rolewithin a manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience building and scaling learning plans, including on-the-job training (OJT),skillmatrices, career pathing, andskill needs analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability toleverageadult learning theory, behavior-based training, and frontline engagement models.
  • Demonstrated success in aligning L&D strategies with KPIs such as workforce retention, safety performance, and audit readiness.
  • ProcessQualitycertifiedpreferredor othersimilarmanufacturing certifications
  • Effective communicator, capable of briefing plant leadership, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and managing upward communication on capability risks and successes.
  • Demonstratedability tocoach and mentor front-line leaders,supportingleadership development,and succession pipelines.
  • Builds andmaintainsstrong organizational credibility; operates as a trusted advisor on capability strategy
  • Demonstrated experience in leading changeandsituational leadership
  • Strong project management skills, able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Capabilities(All foundation)

  • Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Effective Business Partner
  • Learning mindset
  • Functional Communication
  • Technical Aptitude
  • Change Management

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

  • Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

  • Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

  • Paid Time Off

  • Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

  • Family-Friendly Employee events

  • Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

               

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

               

Anticipated Close Date: 10/09/2026

               

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.

               

Pay Rate or Range: $86,380.00 - $129,570.00

               

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is an American food processing company that is one of the world's largest producers and processors of frozen french fries and other frozen potato products. It was spun off from Conagra Brands on November 9, 2016. The company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, a suburb of Boise, and has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Lamb Weston
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$12.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$296 million
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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