Organizational Development & Training Manager
Liebherr USA is seeking a dynamic and strategic Organizational Development & Training Manager to lead initiatives that drive employee development, performance, and organizational effectiveness across all U.S.-based entities. This role will oversee training, learning and development, succession planning, career management, and performance management. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in curriculum design, training delivery, and talent management frameworks.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Leads and manages a team responsible for training, development, and organizational effectiveness.
- Develops and executes organizational development strategies aligned with business goals.
- Partners with Human Resources and senior leadership to assess organizational needs and implement change initiatives.
- Designs, implements, and evaluates training programs for hourly production, non-exempt, and salaried exempt employees.
- Leads curriculum development and routine training schedules.
- Ensures training programs meet compliance and quality standards.
- Leads talent review processes and succession planning strategies.
- Manages performance management processes to include talent conferences annual review processes.
- Develops career pathing frameworks and job architecture models.
- Consults on organizational structure with departmental leaders, considering change initiatives, and team dynamics.
- Facilitates workshops and interventions to support leadership development and team performance.
- Collaborates with HR to align career paths with compensation structures.
- Supports skills and competencies mapping to drive career progression and workforce planning.
- Administers the design and execution of intern and apprentice programs to build future talent pipelines.
- Manages all direct reports.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of team.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field (required).
- Master’s Degree in a related field preferred
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPTD, ATD, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in organizational development, training, an/or related HR functions.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff inside and outside of Liebherr.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Solid working knowledge of employment, benefits, immigration, OSHA law.
- Proficient in MS Office; internet and intranet software.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and calculate figures and amounts.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and charts.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem resolution skills.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
- Ability to “problem solve” and give recommendations for solutions.
- Ability to work in potentially stressful situations and multitask as necessary.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers.
- Ability to resolve issues and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited or no standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Ability to maintain discretion and handle sensitive information.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule required to meet multiple shifts and offsite location.
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule required to support U.S. site locations and foreign affiliates.
- This position requires business travel to other Liebherr company sites, including international locations, to support training initiatives, organizational development programs, and strategic HR projects.
- Candidates must be able to travel as needed and possess a valid passport and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Our Offer
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jose Matrille.
Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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The company
In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies through its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for 12 product segments that are positioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr USA Co.
4800 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)
Contact
Jose Matrille
zay.matrille@liebherr.com
Nearest Major Market: Hampton Roads
