L&D Manager - Manufacturing at LEGO Group, Richmond VA

About the Role

Are you passionate about designing impactful skills development programs for vital manufacturing teams? The LEGO Group invites an experienced L&D professional to join our Richmond, Virginia manufacturing site to shape and advance the learning agenda for our workforce. Collaborating closely with a global network and supported by the Manufacturing Skill Lead, you will develop and roll out future-ready training initiatives that empower employees across the organization.

Note: This position is based at our temporary manufacturing facility located at 1400 Meadowvale Road, Chester, VA 23836. In 2027, operations will shift to a new site at 1600 Ruffin Mill Road, Colonial Heights, VA (Meadowville Technology Park). Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of skill-based learning projects and programs tailored for manufacturing environments, coordinating onsite activities and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver blended learning solutions.
• Lead face-to-face facilitation of tailored training sessions for production staff, ensuring high engagement and effective follow-up.
• Collaborate with global teams to deploy and oversee digital learning content and platforms.
• Identify skill gaps, emerging challenges, and future learning needs by engaging with management and internal networks.
• Work seamlessly with Technical Training and other departments to define project scopes, monitor deliverables, and align training outcomes with organizational strategies.
• Partner with peers at other manufacturing sites globally to build a cohesive yet locally relevant learning environment.
• Measure and analyze the effectiveness of development initiatives, striving for continuous improvement of learning metrics.
• Lead or contribute to projects aimed at enhancing L&D processes, tools, methods, and technologies to foster innovation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in planning, designing, and executing learning and development initiatives.
• Proven skills in training facilitation and coordinating programs, particularly for shift-working production teams.
• Preferably experience working within HR functions.
• Competency in creating and managing engaging digital learning materials and platforms; familiarity with Workday LMS is advantageous.
• Innovative and creative mindset towards learning design.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with global colleagues.

Compensation and Benefits

This role offers a salary range between $104,327 and $156,491 annually, depending on experience, skill set, location, and internal equity. Comprehensive remuneration, including benefits, will be detailed with the final job offer.

The LEGO Group provides enhanced family care leave options, life and disability insurance, wellbeing initiatives including access to the Headspace app, generous colleague discounts from day one, and a performance-based bonus scheme. Our hybrid work policy generally entails three days per week onsite, subject to role eligibility and discussions during recruitment.

Additional Information

• The LEGO Group values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
• Employees may be required to undergo drug screening and Child Safeguarding Background Screening where applicable.
• If accessibility support is needed during the application process, assistance is available via the HR Service Desk.
• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the company reserves the right to amend or withdraw the vacancy at any time.

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