Job Description

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

The Training and Development Lead will be responsible for executing business focused initiatives such as succession planning, performance management, front line leadership training, coaching, and career development, as well as the management and measurement of training and development initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate training classroom sessions (virtual and in-person) related to performance management, leadership, and professional development programs.
• Program manager of various curriculums, including annual compliance training, to ensure completion and effectiveness of programs across the organization.
• Manage recruiting and development activities related to early career development programs, including rotational programs.
• Coordinate leadership and professional development programs and front-line leaders’ professional development.
• Analyze and coordinate system reporting for measuring training effectiveness and informing stakeholder communications.
• Administer and manage the organization’s LMS platform, including evaluating system upgrades and improvements.
• Administer and manage the performance management system, including annual goal setting and performance review processes.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of vendor partners related to training, performance management, and leadership/professional development/coaching.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine specific training gaps/needs by business unit and function.
• Update training programs to meet the ongoing training needs of the organization.
• Other support duties as required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Organizational Development, Education, Human Resources or related field.
• 5-7 years of related experience in an OD, Training, or Learning and Development role
• Strong training facilitation skills (virtual and in-person).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels within the organization.
• Strong internal client service skills with highly reliable follow-through on inquiries. Ability to work collaboratively with teams throughout the organization.
• Some travel required.

Work Environment

This position resides in a typical office environment and requires the ability to travel to offices and operations across the U.S. and Canada. When in production environments, this position requires knowledge and awareness of construction and industrial sites. Protective gear will be required where appropriate.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.