Learning & Development Manager

Nammo Defense Systems Inc., a defense contractor, manufactures and supports shoulder-fired systems; energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, medium & large caliber ammunitions, mortar ammunition; and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aero-structures.

At Nammo Defense Systems Inc., we take our core values seriously, Precision, Dedication and Care.  We are currently seeking a Learning & Development Manager to join our team. Our L&D Manager will assess talent development needs of our business and implement company-wide talent development programs that enhance the effectiveness of our team.

Working closely with all sites across the U.S. as well as internal departments and key stakeholders, this role will drive the development and implementation of learning programs and processes to support the needs of the organization.  This critical role requires someone who is passionate about inspiring, educating, and engaging employees through learning and development opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Champions the Learning and Development culture to ensure all employees receive high-value knowledge, skill, and behavior-based content through learning management system and hands on processes.
• Promotes a one company culture through cross-site and interdepartmental commonality while recognizing individual differences and tailoring content to appropriate audiences. 
• Conducts annual training and development needs assessment to identify gaps.
• Develops training and development programs and objectives.
• Administering training, this role will assess trainees’ progress through testing and in-person skill evaluation with the goal that they are meeting the benchmarks outlined in the training programs.
• Manages training costs and tools within the departmental budget. 
• Obtains and /or develops effective training materials utilizing a variety of media.
• Trains and coaches’ managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts.
• Will be the subject matter expert on the Cornerstone LMS system. 
• Plans, organizes, facilitates and orders supplies for employee development and training events.
• Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
• Modifies programs as needed.
• Maintain employee individual development plan alignment to available development content.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
• Works effectively as a team member with other members of leadership. 

Required Experience & Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

• Experience providing functional leadership to teams, coordinating contributors and advancing work through influence
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods including iSpring.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Five years of experience designing and implementing employee development programs.
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATF Processor license. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to various U.S. or European sites and company engagements.