Learning & Development Manager

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Birmingham, MI, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Logistics • Transportation
The Driving Force in Logistics™
The Role
Lead design, delivery, and continuous improvement of onboarding, leadership, and professional development programs. Manage LMS and learning technologies, develop engaging content, facilitate instructor-led and virtual training, assess learning needs with HR and business leaders, measure program effectiveness, manage vendors and budgets, and drive employee development across the organization.
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Learning & Development Manager

RPM is an international non-asset-based logistics and supply chain solutions company. Our focus is to provide customizable solutions tailored to support today’s complex supply chains.  As one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America, RPM executes thousands of shipments per month through a combination of digital innovations and an unwavering commitment to customer success. RPM has evolved as a disruptive and differentiated, end-to-end transportation service provider, to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers. RPM proudly services some of the most recognizable and transformative companies in the world as The Driving Force in Logistics™

Your Role

RPM is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of employee learning and development programs across the organization. This role will focus on onboarding, professional development, leadership training, and learning technology to support employee growth and business performance.

The Learning & Development Manager will partner closely with the People & Performance (HR) team and business leaders to identify development needs, implement effective training solutions, and ensure employees have the skills and resources needed to succeed. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, capable of managing multiple learning initiatives while developing engaging, scalable programs that support organizational goals.

 

Onboarding Program Enhancement

  • Develop a strong understanding of RPM's business, culture, and operational processes.
  • Assess current onboarding programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Enhance and standardize the new hire onboarding experience to improve engagement, consistency, and time-to-productivity.
     

Training Content Development

  • Design and develop learning materials that support various learning styles and delivery methods.
  • Create engaging training content for onboarding, role-specific training, and professional development programs.
     

Learning Program Management

  • Partner with People & Performance (HR) and business leaders to identify learning and development needs across the organization.
  • Support the development and execution of learning initiatives that align with business objectives and workforce needs.
  • Manage multiple learning programs and projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
     

Leadership & Professional Development

  • Design, coordinate, and facilitate leadership and professional development programs for employees and people managers.
  • Support career development initiatives and employee growth opportunities.
     

Training Delivery & Facilitation

  • Deliver training through instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning formats.
  • Coordinate internal and external training resources as needed.
  • Facilitate workshops, onboarding sessions, and development programs.
     

Learning Technology & LMS Administration

  • Manage and optimize the organization's Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Maintain learning content, user access, reporting, and system functionality.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage technology to enhance the learner experience.
     

Program Evaluation & Reporting

  • Monitor participation, engagement, and training effectiveness.
  • Collect feedback and analyze learning data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare reports and recommendations for People & Performance (HR) and business leaders.
     

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Build strong working relationships with leaders and employees across the organization.
  • Serve as a resource and advisor on learning and development best practices.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop relevant and impactful training programs.
     

Budget & Vendor Management

  • Assist in managing learning and development budgets and resources.
  • Coordinate relationships with external training providers and vendors.
  • Ensure cost-effective delivery of learning solutions.
     

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or related discipline.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in our Birmingham, MI office - RPM HQ.
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and facilitating onboarding, professional development, and leadership training programs.
  • Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning evaluation practices.
  • Experience delivering training through instructor-led, virtual, eLearning, and blended learning formats.
  • Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS), HRIS platforms, and eLearning authoring tools.
  • Experience measuring training effectiveness and using data to drive continuous improvement.
     

Interpersonal Skills

  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to build trust, collaborate effectively, and manage cross-functional partnerships.

Additional Skills

  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to translate business needs into practical learning solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive measurable improvements through learning and development initiatives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and learning technology platforms.
     

Bonus Points for

  • Experience supporting learning and development initiatives within a multi-site or distributed workforce environment.
  • Experience in logistics, transportation, brokerage, supply chain, or a related industry.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base + VC (based on achieving company goals)
  • BCBS (medical), Delta Dental & VSP (vision)
  • Life insurance, short & long-term disability – paid by RPM
  • Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • 401(k) with generous employer match
  • Unlimited PTO - use it!
 

Come as You Are
RPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RPM does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. This job description is intended to define the general nature of the work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of employees in this role. All our employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.

Recruitment Agency Notification
RPM does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers email address, RPM employees, or any other company location. RPM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


 

Skills Required

  • Design and deliver onboarding, role-specific, leadership, and professional development programs
  • Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) administration and learning technology platforms
  • Experience using HRIS platforms and eLearning authoring tools
  • Experience delivering training via instructor-led, virtual, eLearning, and blended formats
  • Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning evaluation practices
  • Experience measuring training effectiveness and using data to drive continuous improvement
  • Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to translate business needs into practical learning solutions and advise stakeholders
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in Birmingham, MI (RPM HQ)
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or Organizational Development
  • Experience within logistics, transportation, brokerage, supply chain, or supporting a multi-site/distributed workforce

RPM Freight Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RPM Freight Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by RPM Freight Systems.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are paired with company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability. This combination signals robust core protections as part of the standard package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth An unlimited PTO policy is offered along with separate maternity and paternity leave. Usage expectations are indicated to vary by team, so actual time away can depend on local norms.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with an employer match is included and described as generous. The exact match formula and vesting are not publicly detailed, warranting confirmation during offers.

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The Company
HQ: Royal Oak, MI
285 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

RPM is an international non-asset based logistics and supply chain solutions company. Our focus is servicing the entire spectrum of the Finished Vehicle logistics landscape and specialized Freight transportation for North America and Europe, including Mexico and Canada. As one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the world, RPM executes tens of thousands of transactions per month and delivers hundreds of thousands of vehicles per year through a combination of digital innovations and an unwavering commitment to customer success. RPM has evolved as a disruptive and differentiated, end-to-end transportation service provider, to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers. Through a value-add 3PL solutions-driven approach implemented to maximize efficiency in the digital age; RPM is a mature and trusted carrier partner with rapidly expanding niche capabilities in vehicle and specialized freight transportation. RPM proudly services the some of the greatest, most recognizable companies in the world as The Driving Force in Logistics™ RPM has made the Inc. 5000 list eight-straight years, Inc. 5000 Regionals three straight years, was awarded by Business Intelligence Group for the Sustainability Leadership award, named by Food Logistics as a Top Green Provider, is Great Places To Work® certified, made Crain's Private 200 Companies list four consecutive years, Named by Transport Topics as a Top 100 Freight Broker four consecutive years in a row, awarded the honor of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures, Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces, "Cool Places to Work in Michigan" by Crain's Detroit Business, named a "Top Place to Work" by Detroit Free Press, and we are 9001 ISO certified, 1401 ISO certified, and an EcoVadis rated supplier.

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