Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is hiring a Sr. Manager, Learning & Development. This role leads and manages enterprise-wide training programs and teams, collaborating with HR, plant leadership, and safety to identify skill gaps and develop scalable learning solutions. The manager oversees the Learning Management System, vendor relationships, and talent development initiatives to support employee growth and succession planning.
Highlights
Lead and develop Training Coordinator Lead and field Training Coordinator teams across multiple locations.
Design and implement enterprise learning strategies covering craft, technical, safety, leadership, and HR training.
Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) strategy, training records, and reporting.
Partner with HR Business Partners, plant leadership, and Safety leadership to identify and address skill gaps.
Oversee training vendor relationships including external providers and technical institutions.
Manage the annual Learning & Development budget in coordination with senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with regulatory training requirements such as MSHA and OSHA.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Training, or related field required.
7+ years of experience with leadership of multi-location training teams and strong knowledge of adult learning principles.
Salary range $125,000 to $150,000 with annual bonus target, plus comprehensive benefits including 401(k), health, dental, vision, and paid time off.
Sr Manager, Learning & Development Full Description
Sr Manager, Learning & Development - Remote
Americas Cement
Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Job ID: 530754
Ash Grove is a CRH company with a legacy dating back to 1882. We combine technical expertise, safety and customer-focused solutions to deliver reliable performance for our customers. We manufacture and supply high-performance, advanced cementitious materials for the most demanding construction and infrastructure needs. With more than 2,000 people across 60 locations in the United States and Canada, we support a wide range of applications, from major infrastructure projects to the development and refurbishment of residential and non-residential buildings that support everyday life, from highways and bridges to schools and commercial buildings.
The Sr. Manager, Learning & Development leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide training and development programs across Ash Grove Cement (ACM) and other operating company locations. This role manages the Training Coordinator Lead and field Training Coordinator team, ensuring consistent, high-quality craft, technical, safety, and HR training delivery across all plant and corporate locations. The Sr. Manager partners closely with HR Business Partners, plant leadership, and Safety to identify skill and capability gaps, builds scalable curricula and learning paths, and manages the Learning Management System (LMS) strategy and vendor relationships. This position plays a key role in advancing the organization's talent development and succession planning efforts by ensuring employees at all levels have access to effective, well-structured learning programs.
Job Location
This position will work remotely in the US.
Job Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the Training Coordinator Lead and field Training Coordinator team across ACM and operating company locations.
Design and oversee enterprise learning strategy, curricula, and development programs spanning craft, technical, safety, leadership, and HR training.
Partner with HR Business Partners, plant leadership, MTS, and safety leadership to identify capability gaps and prioritize training investments.
Own the Learning Management System (LMS) strategy, ensuring accurate training records, reporting, and system optimization across the organization.
Develop and manage the annual Learning & Development budget in partnership with the Sr.
Director, Learning & Development / Talent Management.
Establish and monitor training effectiveness metrics and KPIs; report results and recommend program adjustments to HR leadership.
Oversee vendor relationships with external training providers, community colleges, and technical institutions.
Support the design and facilitation of leadership development programs in partnership with Talent Management.
Guide the team's train-the-trainer efforts and development of internal subject matter experts.
Ensure compliance with required regulatory training (MSHA, OSHA, etc.) across all applicable sites.
Partner with Talent Management on succession planning and individual development plan initiatives, ensuring learning programs align with identified development needs.
Coach and develop Training Coordinators on instructional design, facilitation, and stakeholder management best practices.
Promotes and follows all aspects of safety guidelines and is a constant advocate for all safety programs and initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality of all employee records and HR/talent data.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree – Human Resources, Organizational Development, Training, or related field.
7+ years of experience.
Proven ability to lead, direct, and develop a team of training professionals across multiple locations.
Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and curriculum development methodologies.
Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training data/reporting.
Ability to build and manage a training budget and vendor relationships.
Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to influence and partner effectively with plant leadership, HR Business Partners, and Safety leadership.
Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and their impact on training delivery preferred.
Ability to coach and develop team members, including those in geographically dispersed field roles.
Ability to analyze training effectiveness data and translate into actionable program improvements.
Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Compensation
Salary range of $125,000 to $150,000/year
Annual bonus target
401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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