
Learning and Development Manager at RIDE. . Location: Lancaster, CA. . Department: Human Resources / Organizational Development . . Reports To: Director of Human Resources. . FLSA Status: Exempt. . Job Type: Full-Time. . Position Summary:. . We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Learning & Development / Training Manager to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our employee and leadership development programs. This is an on-site role based in Lancaster, CA, with occasional travel to our Pasadena, CA location. Remote work is not available for this position.. . This role will manage multiple training initiatives across the organization with a strong focus on production employees, leadership pipeline development, and organizational capability building. The ideal candidate brings expertise in adult learning in a manufacturing environment, instructional design, and training program evaluation—including ROI measurement—and has experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.. . ---. . Key Responsibilities:. . · Develop and Implement Training Strategy: Create and execute a comprehensive training strategy aligned with business goals, including technical, compliance, and leadership training.. . · Program Management: Oversee multiple concurrent training programs, prioritizing according to business needs and ensuring timely and effective delivery.. . · Employee & Leadership Development: Design and facilitate programs that support skill development across all levels—from front-line manufacturing employees to supervisors and emerging leaders.. . · Train-the-Trainer for Manufacturing: Design and deliver structured Train-the-Trainer programs specifically for production environments to ensure consistent and effective knowledge transfer.. . · Instructional Design & Adult Learning: Utilize strong adult learning principles and instructional design techniques to create engaging and impactful training content.. . · Assess Training Effectiveness & ROI: Use analytical tools to measure training impact, performance improvements, and return on investment. Recommend improvements based on data insights.. . · LMS Management: Oversee the company’s Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure accurate content, user engagement, tracking, and reporting.. . · Facilitation & Presentation: Deliver high-impact live and virtual training sessions with strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.. . · Continuous Improvement: Research and integrate industry trends and best practices into training programs to ensure innovation and relevance.. . ---. . Qualifications:. . · Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.. . · Minimum 5 years of experience as a Training Manager or in a Learning & Development leadership role.. . · Manufacturing or industrial training experience is strongly preferred.. . · Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and facilitation techniques.. . · Experience developing and delivering Train-the-Trainer programs for production staff.. . · Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS).. . · Strong analytical skills to assess training outcomes and demonstrate training ROI.. . · Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.. . · Project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives effectively.. . · Professional certifications (e.g., ATD, CPTD, or similar) are a plus.. . ---. . Work Location Requirements:. . · 100% on-site in Lancaster, CA. . · Occasional travel to our Pasadena, CA site (as needed). . · No remote or hybrid work options available. . ---. . Compensation & Benefits:. . · Competitive salary based on experience. . · Medical, dental, and vision insurance. . · 401(k) plan with company match. . · Paid time off.