Learning Development Manager

Job opportunity

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Job information

Reference Number

JR-0029596

Job function

Human Resources

Position type

Full time

Site

1600 O'Keefe Road, Hudson, WI 54016

As a team member of Liquid & Powder Technologies (LPT) in our Competence Development & Training Department at GEA you would explore all aspects of an international company. You are a part of a global team with employees who love their job. You will be part of the LPT Academy and will be involved in training and development of projects. This position can be located anywhere in the world.

Your tasks:

Manages team of learning development specialists in developing programs for Division specific trainings (didactic and methodologies, media, blended learning, learning objectives for target groups, portfolio management…).

Account, project and stakeholder management for the creation and maintenance of the skill matrix/learning pyramids/Learning Products for the identified target groups within the division.

Support the country and regional managers on the process of implementation of learning paths, learning products and needed infrastructure for their area of responsibility.

Together with the stakeholders analyze design and develop and implement the best learning solutions for divisional target groups in line with the organizational goals and in line with GEA Academy standards and processes.

Minimum HBO/Bachelor degree (Business, Human Resource, Education, Psychology ) or background with experience in training.

Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant industry (HR, Business Education/Development).

Familiarity with learning management platforms and practices.

Excellent communication skills in dealing with international teams.

Very good knowledge of English. Additional language a benefit.

Determination, a structured way of working and willingness to take responsibility.

Knowledge of and experience in project management: being able to lead projects independently.

Curiosity, ability to learn and enthusiasm.

While we have identified specific requirements for this role, we acknowledge that not all candidates may possess every requirement listed. We encourage applicants who believe they possess the necessary skills and experience to apply, regardless of whether they meet each requirement to the fullest extent.

We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in an international company.

What happens once your application is submitted?

You will receive an email when your application has been processed.

One of our Talent Acquisition Specialists will review and verify if the application meets the qualifications of the role.

If your application has been successfully verified, you will be invited to a first interview either virtually or face-to-face.

Usually after the second/third interview round we will make a decision.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at any stage of your application.

GEA careers

GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.

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