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Manager, Learning Design and Development (Operations)

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Grainger

Manager, Learning Design and Development (Operations)

Lake Forest, IL

Work Location Type: Hybrid

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

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Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $93,000 to $154,900.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Core to Grainger's value is our ability to get our customers what they need, when they need it, delivering 30M+ shipments to our 4.5M customers from an extensive network of 250+ distribution centers and branches. The Operations Support team drives the success of this fulfillment network by providing clear visibility into operational health, identifying and driving performance improvements to ensure Grainger delivers the best service to our customers at the lowest cost.

As Manager, Training Execution and Effectiveness, you will lead both the strategic and operational management of the Training Delivery team. You will be responsible for designing and realizing the operational excellence model for the training delivery team and for driving the delivery and continuous improvement of training programs across our Distribution Centers and Branch Network. You will be build strong business partnerships, actively consultant with stakeholders such as DC, Branch, or Operation Support Directors, and championing effective learning delivery and continuous improvement. The position can be located hybrid at our Lake Forest, IL or downtown Chicago office.

You Will
• Lead the Operations Support Training Delivery team (up to 4 direct reports), overseeing facilitators, learning management system (LMS), and data analysts to deploy learning programs supporting Supply Chain Learning & Development.
• Oversee the execution and measurement of organization-wide training programs, including recurring curriculum and one-off training initiatives to support organizational changes, ensuring they are effective and consistent across the organization.
• Act as a trusted consultant and partner with internal and external training organizations to benchmark and share best practices, aiming to impact network metrics by delivering core onboarding and process training programs to improve team member quality and productivity.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and delivery methods through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with department heads and subject matter experts to ensure training materials are up-to-date and relevant. Partner closely with leaders in training design, communications, and analytics to define needs and validate outcomes.
• Identifies and address gaps in training content and delivery methods.
• Prepares and present regular reports on training effectiveness to senior management.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

You Have
• Bachelors degree in organizational development, training and development, human resources management, business administration, or operations management or similar experience
• Learning & Development experience in an operations environment with a diverse employee population of both non-exempt and exempt team members
• 5+ years experience being a strategic stakeholder and team leader, ideally within an industrial supply or similar industry.
• Strong leadership, project, and process management skills.
• Analytical skills to assess training needs, measure training effectiveness and influence change.
• Travel requirements: up to 25%

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

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Client-provided location(s): Lake Forest, IL, USA
Job ID: Grainger-318571-en_US
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led
    • Unconscious Bias Training