Learning And Development Manager

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in‑store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in locations globally, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Key Accountabilities / Outcomes Support the five strategic areas : attract and retain talent, motivate and engage associates, build an associate brand, create a value‑based culture, and develop associate capabilities. Develop cost effective training options to meet specific business needs and create a high‑performance workforce. Ensure the quality of training through effective needs assessments, course design, qualified instructors, evaluation, training resource materials and learning reinforcement strategies. Develop and enhance new and existing training programs which consistently meet the goals and needs of the division. Formulate standardized training and development policies, procedures and improvement plans based on identified organizational needs, changes in culture. Design succession planning, career planning processes that reflect needs in alignment with corporate direction. Manage the talent retention plans for identified individuals. Develop "Process Management" tools including training to enhance organizational capabilities to work in a process‑based organization. Manage all learning and development responsibilities. Implement and maintain learning and development plans that directly reflect the overall company strategic plans. Participate in corporate training council to promote collaboration on initiatives common to both RPC global initiatives. Make recommendations on organizational design. Expand and manage the collection and distribution of resources such as a self‑directed learning centre, videos and other educational opportunities. Manage and control the Performance Development Program. Ensure maximum benefit from the incentives available from the FoodBev Seta and SARS. Ensure adherence to applicable legislation (e.g., Skills Development Act. Employment Equity Act, B‑BBEE, etc.) Co‑chair the EE and SD Committee in conjunction with the Employment Equity Manager. Participate in general day‑to‑day HR matters as and when required. Support HR Projects and BEE initiatives. Qualifications / Skills / Experience Degree in HRD or equivalent, B. Tech in a technical field will be advantageous. Certified Facilitator, Assessor and Moderator Minimum 7 years' experience in training & development, preferably in the FMCG, Manufacturing environment. Proficient in LEAN methodologies and TPM systems. Solid grasp of manufacturing processes and systems. A proven track record in working with SETA and submission of WSP / ATR's. Rich Products Corporation South Africa, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, family responsibility, ethnic or social origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, HIV status, conscience, belief, political opinion, culture, language, birth or on any other arbitrary ground. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Employment Equity Act and certain local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at if you need assistance completing this application. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Human Resources Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr