We are currently hiring a Learning & Development Manager in the Greater Bay area. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise-wide learning and development programs that enhance workforce capability, compliance, leadership, and performance at all organizational levels.
The Learning & Development Manager reports to the Vice President of Health & Safety and collaborates with leaders from Operations, Safety, Human Resources, Environmental, and other corporate and field functions to ensure that training and development initiatives align with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and evolving organizational needs. This includes managing the company's Learning Management System (LMS), overseeing instructional design standards, and ensuring consistency and quality in all training content across the company.
The primary goal of this position is to support a culture of continuous learning and development that strengthens safety, sustainability, operational excellence, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement across Radius Recycling.
Essential Functions:
Strategic Alignment: Participate in enterprise-wide strategic workforce planning and contribute to the development of long-term talent strategies.
Innovation in Learning Delivery: Leverage innovative technologies (e.g., microlearning, virtual learning, simulations) to enhance learner engagement and accessibility.
Training Impact Assessment
Change Management Support: Support change management initiatives by equipping leaders and teams with the tools and training needed to adapt to organizational change.
Desired Skills
Equipment & Maintenance
Inventory & Quality Control
Budgeting & Forecasting
Administrative Management
Job Conditions:
The position may require occasional air and car travel to support training sessions (in the US and Canada), site-based initiatives, or enterprise rollouts. Exposure includes corporate office, remote work environments, and operational field or yard locations during training observations or program launches. Must be able to adjust to a flexible schedule, including early or late hours, to accommodate multi-shift operations or virtual learning needs across time zones.
Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred. A minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in learning and development, organizational effectiveness, or talent development is required. The candidate should demonstrate a successful track record in designing and implementing enterprise-wide training programs, including leadership development, compliance training, and skills-based development initiatives.
Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Cornerstone or Workday Learning, is essential, along with strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with content authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate), Adobe Creative Suite, and SharePoint is a plus. The role requires advanced instructional design skills, the ability to apply adult learning principles, and strong project management capabilities. Candidates must be skilled at analyzing training data and ROI metrics, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be comfortable influencing and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. A high level of professionalism and discretion is expected, especially when dealing with performance and leadership development topics. Experience in an industrial or operational environment is preferred.
PLEASE NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and all Canadian applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. participates in e-Verify for all U.S. new hires.
An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.