Learning & Development Manager Job

• Develops and designs business-facing training and leadership development content according to business priorities.

• Acts as project manager for the design and deployment of learning initiatives for our partners in Learning & Development.

• Translates business and systems process/procedure into training and compliance content and tailors design approach to the target audiences and learner needs (by function and level)

• Leverages experiential learning best practices (scenario-based learning, storytelling, realistic examples of application, common misunderstanding) to best engage adult learners and ensure successful transfer of knowledge.

• Oversees day-to-day administration as well as enhancements to UNFI’s learning management system as well as other key programs.

• Communicates insights and observations on business needs and talent strengths and opportunities, as well as effectiveness of ongoing learning interventions to functional Learning & Development team.

• Updates, innovates, and maintains our associate-facing presence, creating new development offerings to support the future growth of our associates and business (including our internal SharePoint site and other learning marketing & collateral).

• Maintains strong professional relationships with key stakeholders in across the enterprise to ensure successful transfer of knowledge and upskilling.

• Performs other relevant job duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent working experience

• 6+ years of experience in human resources, training, learning and development, talent management or a related role

• Experience developing and designing enterprise training initiatives and programs, including experiential and technical training for varying audiences and learning styles—across modalities (eLearning, virtual and in-person training)

• Strong understanding of adult learning best practices, classroom, modern classroom, online and eLearning

• Passion for people development and interest in innovating learning solutions to drive employee and business results

• Excellent organization and program/project management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with emphasis on instructional design, relationship management, business partnerships and workplace collaboration

• Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently under minimal supervision

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

• Lean6Sigma Green Belt or above

• Experience in a warehouse environment

• Experience with Manhattan based WMS(s)

• Experience with SAE and other warehouse automations

• Experience conducting needs analysis and post-training measurement and evaluation, both qualitative and quantitative (dashboard creation, surveys, focus groups, etc.)

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Experience with Articulate360, including Storyline and Rise

• Experience with rapid micro-learning development (videos, clips, gifs and other collateral)

• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors learning management system preferred

• Familiarity with innovative learning technologies desirable (virtual training, virtual reality, learning gamification)

• Travel requirement: approximately 50% travel nationally and Canada each month

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday

• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

Additional Information

• Company Name: United Natural Foods Inc.
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Indicator: Remote

Compensation

• Pay Range: $80000.00 – $149500.00 Annually ($38.46 – $71.88 Hourly)
• Other Compensation: Bonus Eligible