Title: Sr Learning & Development SpecialistLocation: American Falls, ID

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-271733

               

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

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Organizational Development, Operations Management, Educational Studies, Adult Education, or related fields 
• 3-5 years in a leadership or site-level training management role within a manufacturing environment 
• Proven experience building and scaling learning plans, including on-the-job training (OJT), skill matrices, career pathing, and skill needs analysis. 
• Demonstrated ability to leverage adult 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. 
• Process Quality certifiedpreferred or other similar manufacturing certifications 
• Effective communicator, capable of briefing plant leadership, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and managing upward communication on capability risks and successes. 
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor front-line leaders, supporting leadership development, and succession pipelines. 
• Builds and maintains strong organizational credibility; operates as a trusted advisor on capability strategy 
• Demonstrated experience in leading change and situational 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: 11/13/2026

               

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