Job Description

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CSI is seeking a proactive and strategic Employee Development Manager to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive employee learning and development initiatives. This role will play a key part in building a culture of continuous growth by creating and managing training programs, leadership development tracks, and leveraging the Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance employee performance and potential across the organization.


Partnering closely with the Director of Corporate Services and CSI leadership, the Employee Development Manager will ensure all development efforts align with CSI's business goals and operational needs. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of CSI's products, processes, and values, and is passionate about cultivating a skilled and future-ready workforce to drive long-term company success.


About CSI:


CSI provides state-of-the-art stainless steel process equipment and service to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth and community.


We believe our employees are our greatest resource which is why we are committed to investing in our team. We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning and continuing education support. We also enjoy hosting company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program and providing opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events!


Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Primary Functions

Learning and Development

Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers, Subject Matter Experts (SME), customer vendors. Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees. Develops unique training programs to fulfill workers specific needs to maintain or improve job skills. Creates and/or acquires training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials. Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos. Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements. Assesses training materials prepared by instructors. Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback. Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development. Prepares and implements training budget; maintains records and reports of expenses. Performs other related duties as required. Perform training gap analyses and needs assessments. Oversee the Fitting-In and Onboarding process for new hires.

Role Development Tracts

Partner with department heads to develop clear career paths for employees Oversee the performance management process and facilitate calibration among leadership Foster a culture of continuous learning at all levels in the organization as a champion of CSI's values of continuous improvement, learning, and encouragement

Leadership Development Tract

Develop and manage CSI's leadership development tract Assist leaders in their own leadership development and that of their employees Design and manage the 6 pillars of leadership development

LMS

Maintain CSI's Learning Management System (LMS) to keep content current and relevant. Maintain and track employee sign-ups and completion of courses within the LMS. Work with Marketing to produce quality and relevant video course material to be utilized through the LMS Work with LMS vendors to secure renewals, outside course purchases, or updates.

Collaboration and Consultation:

Partner with department heads to identify training needs and create customized development programs to address specific team or department challenges. Provide consultative support to managers on performance improvement, learning initiatives, and employee development opportunities.

Tribal Knowledge Transfer:

Develop and implement strategies to capture and transfer tribal knowledge within the organization, particularly from experienced employees to newer or transitioning employees. Collaborate with senior staff to document and share valuable insights, best practices, and institutional knowledge to ensure continuity and mitigate knowledge gaps. Create mentorship and knowledge-sharing programs that facilitate informal learning and the exchange of expertise among employees across departments. Encourage the use of collaborative platforms and tools to capture and store tribal knowledge for easy access and reference by current and future employees. Ensure that knowledge transfer initiatives are aligned with overall employee development strategies and are integrated into formal training programs.

Position Requirements:

Education/Training

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Training Development, preferred Employee Development certification, preferred

Experience

5 years of training experience designing and developing courses, training events & workshops Working knowledge of adult learning theories and current methodologies Proficiency in MS Office Suite Proficiency in learning Manufacturing Systems and an instructional design software Proven track record in performing training needs assessments

More than 40 hours per week may occasionally be required in order to achieve the productivity necessary for this position. Overnight travel, Saturday, Sunday and holiday hours may occasionally be required but are not anticipated with this position.





This position requires the ability to interact with employees verbally and in writing, remain in a stationary position for 80% of the workday, have close visual acuity, and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a phone, copy/fax/scan machine, computer keyboard and mouse with or without reasonable accommodation. This position also requires the ability to occasionally lift, stoop, bend, and lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.


CSI has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or individuals with disability. U.S. federal law requires completion of employment eligibility verification upon hire. CSI participates in E-Verify. Must have the right to work in the United States.