Senior Learning & Development Manager – Global Distribution & Packaging

About the role

The Senior Learning & Development Manager for Global Distribution & Packaging partners with senior operational leaders to design and deliver learning strategies that drive business performance, operational capability, and workforce sustainability. This site‑based role works across multiple locations and involves regular travel to engage with business sites.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to translate business strategy into learning roadmaps that address capability gaps.
• Conduct capability needs analysis across leadership, technical, safety, quality and professional skill domains.
• Oversee design, deployment and evaluation of learning solutions using internal L&D teams, global content and external providers.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Operations leaders and subject‑matter experts to embed learning into daily operations.
• Define success metrics linking learning activities to capability uplift and business outcomes.
• Ensure shop‑floor training meets competency and regulatory standards.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in learning and development strategy and adult‑learning principles.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders in regulated or operational environments.
• Strong influencing skills in matrixed organisations without direct authority.
• Analytical capability to identify skill gaps and assess learning impact.
• Excellent facilitation, consulting and stakeholder management abilities.

Required skills