CORPORATE LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The Learning and Development Manager will create and conduct leadership education programs for various groups within the business. This role will contribute to Pilgrim’s broader leadership development strategy by using a hands-on approach to both classroom and virtual training as well as content design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and follow-up on all aspects of the performance management system including 360s, 9-box calibration, talent mapping, and completion of development and action plans.
• Conduct training for new managers on the performance management system.
• Conduct leadership training.
• Analyze training evaluations to modify and improve existing programs and/or develop new training programs.
• Create and distribute marketing documents for training programs.
• Develop multimedia visual aids and presentations.
• Support talent development programs including trainee, supervisor development, and interns. Facilitate training as needed.
• Coordinate and manage expo booths and activities at various company sponsored talent acquisition events, i.e., FFA, IPPE, AMSA, etc.
• Administer the company recognition program.
• Contribute to the management of the budget for training programs.
• Provide Pilgrim’s team members with world-class instructor led training, virtual training, demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Deliver concrete feedback to leaders on behavior, decisions, and team dynamics.
• Provide relevant feedback to the instructional design team to help improve current training programs and develop new ones.
• Conduct ADHOC trainings upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong business relationships.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably within a medium to large food manufacturing company.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Organizational Development, Leadership, HR, or related field.
• Experience designing and measuring leadership development initiatives.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, adult learning, and instruction for individuals and groups both in person and online.
• Results oriented, team player with an eye for detail.
• Strong background knowledge of the Company and the operations preferred.
• Strategic thinker.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Approximately 50% travel required.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $85,000-$95,000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim’s is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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