Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.

So, who are we looking for?

People who “Own It” – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:

You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.

You are reliable.

People who “Can Do” – Our Attitude:

You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.

You embrace teamwork.

You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who “Act in Love” – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

Summary:

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for the full development and deployment process of learning & development programs to enhance the talent and productivity of the organization. This position assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive learning initiatives and identifies and coordinates suitable training solutions for employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs, and implements effective methods to educate, enhance and recognize performance.

Core Functions:

• Develops L&D strategy, programs, and objectives.
• Conducts annual training and development needs assessment.
• Manages budget and monitors spending against the departmental budgets.
• Obtains and /or develops effective training materials utilizing a variety of media.
• Manages LMS to provide resources to all learners and managers on planning, delivering, and tracking education.
• Design, develop and maintain high quality, innovative learning content and workshops.
• Trains and coaches’ managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts (including IDPs) and performance management.
• Plans, organizes, facilitates and orders supplies for employee development and training events (in collaboration with the sites).
• Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities are not limited to the list above and may change at any time with or without notice.

Key Measures of Success:

List key measures of success for this position, keep company values listed here. Examples are:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods. This may include video, audio, web-based, instructor led, or a blend of multiple formats.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design, implement, and deliver effective training and development at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Partners successfully with the business by understanding their priorities and looking for solutions.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
• Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
• Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
• Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5+ years of related work experience in L&D, Training and Project Management
• Expertise in all aspects of adult learning process.
• Instructional design skills utilizing adult learning principles and creative content design techniques.

Preferred:

• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential preferred.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment to perform the core functions listed in this job description. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies as well as communicate verbally and electronically.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel

Less than 10% travel.

Benefits Offered:

At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:

• 401K Match

• Education assistance available – Up to $5,250 each year

• Profit-Sharing bonus or own it bonus

• Medical – 100% employer-paid coverage available

• Dental

• Vision

• Holiday pay

• Vacation pay

• Employee Assistance Program providing Confidential Emotional Support, Work and Lifestyle Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Resources and Digital Support

• Care Guides to help employees navigate the complex healthcare system

• Life insurance – 1.5x annual salary – 100% employer paid

• Wellness Program – earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan!

• Health Savings Accounts

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability – 100% employer paid

• Performance based merit increases

• SHINE program – Employee Financial Assistance and Dependent Scholarships!

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.