Learning and Development Manager

Job Description Job Description Title: Learning and Development Manager Location: Hybrid (Flexible to travel as needed) Reports to: SVP – HR & EHS About Rensa Rensa Filtration is a family of companies dedicated to air filtration. By investing in innovation and the people who drive it, we manufacture, market, and distribute best-in-class solutions in the United States, Canada, and Europe that keep environments safe and industries thriving. What We Do We improve the environment - making indoor and outdoor environments cleaner by eliminating process contaminants through superior products and media.

We drive innovation in air filtration – by investing in the people and companies that develop the solutions that today’s world demands – to bring those innovative products to market so that our customers can bring maximum value and safety to the facilities and businesses they serve. Learning and Development Manager: The Learning and Development Manager is a key member of the human resources team and will lead enterprise-wide learning initiatives across our growing organization. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a scalable learning and development strategy that supports compliance, operational excellence, leadership capability, and long-term value creation.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Skillsoft, strong instructional design capability, and demonstrated success building leadership development programs within dynamic, growth-oriented environments. Key Responsibilities : Learning Strategy & Execution Design, execute, and manage a system-wide learning and development strategy aligned with business objectives. Partner with the SVP – HR & EHS and executive leadership to ensure development initiatives support organizational growth and operational performance.

Guide the strategy for innovative learning solutions and benchmark best practices across the L&D landscape. Maintain professional expertise in learning science, leadership development, and learning technology through ongoing research and development. Leadership Development Drive leadership development initiatives across all leadership levels (frontline supervisors through senior leaders).

Design and oversee implementation of leadership programs aligned with enterprise competency frameworks. Support succession planning and talent review processes through structured development pathways. Provide coaching and mentoring support to leaders as needed.

Oversee the development and tracking of individual development plans (IDPs). Learning Systems & Technology (Skillsoft Focus) Serve as primary administrator and strategic lead for Skillsoft , ensuring optimal utilization and engagement. Manage learning assignments, reporting, tracking, and compliance documentation within Skillsoft.

Analyze learning analytics to measure effectiveness and ROI. Identify opportunities to enhance digital learning adoption and user experience. Content Development & Instructional Design Develop and maintain high-quality instructional materials, including facilitator guides, e-learning modules, leadership toolkits, and blended learning programs.

Ensure learning content reflects adult learning principles and current learning science. Create scalable training content to support onboarding, supervisor development, compliance, and operational excellence. Evaluate and improve existing learning content for impact and effectiveness.

Required Skills/Abilities: Strong instructional design experience with the ability to develop original learning content. Experience building leadership development programs across multiple leadership levels. Experience in manufacturing, operations, or multi-site environments preferred.

Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret learning metrics and drive continuous improvement. Excellent communication (verbal and written), facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong cultural competence and sensitivity, with the ability to work effectively in diverse international environments.

Ability to travel as required to various company locations. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field). 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development or Organizational Development. Demonstrated experience administering and optimizing Skillsoft (required) or comparable enterprise LMS platforms.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to access and navigate the production facility. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.