Senior Manager, Factory Training & Development

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About the role

Mead Johnson Nutrition is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager of Factory Training & Development to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs across our manufacturing facilities. This role is critical to ensuring our workforce is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and capabilities required to operate in a highly regulated, FDA-compliant environment.

The successful candidate will oversee the development and deployment of a comprehensive training and development strategy, aligning with operational goals, compliance requirements, and employee growth. This role will manage a small but impactful team focused on instructional design, training technology, and analytics.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute a factory-wide training and development strategy that supports operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable training programs, including onboarding, technical skills, compliance, and leadership development from a Center of excellence to a factory-based deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Operations, HR, EHS) to ensure training programs meet FDA and other regulatory standards.
• Partner with Supply and HR Leadership to align training programs with talent development, career paths, pay for skills, succession planning amongst other capabilities
• Manage and mentor a team consisting of:
    - Instructional Design & Training Technology Lead – responsible for content creation and digital learning platforms.
    - Training Analyst – responsible for training metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement insights.
• Provide prioritization and indirect leadership to the Mead Johnson Factory Training & Development Teams in the United States, Thailand, Singapore, and Mexico.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through KPIs, audits, and employee feedback; drive improvements based on data.
• Stay current with industry best practices, learning technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure training programs remain relevant and effective.
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other training tools.
• Support change management initiatives and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Education, Human Resources, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and leading large-scale training programs in an FDA-regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, medical devices).
• Proven leadership experience with direct team management.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training technologies.
• Experience designing training programs supporting technical upskilling and leadership development in manufacturing environments
• Experience with LMS platforms, digital learning tools, and artificial intelligence.
• Demonstrated experience working within a TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) framework, specifically contributing to or leading the Learning & Development pillar.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and influence across levels.
• Ability to work across time zones and travel up to 20%

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