The Plant Lead – Learning and Development guides workforce learning through practical, engaging programs that support employee growth and effective change. This role partners with plant colleagues and human resources to identify learning needs, develop useful content, and strengthen training delivery.

The Plant Lead for Learning and Development is a strategic role dedicated to enhancing employee growth, engagement, and operational excellence within the manufacturing environment. This position involves designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive training programs that align with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in instructional design, change management, and HRIS systems, with a passion for fostering a culture of continuous learning. This role requires excellent communication skills, public speaking abilities, and experience in human resources management to effectively support employee relations and development initiatives

Responsibilities

- Lead training and development programs, applying instructional design and content development to create relevant learning materials.
- Coordinate classroom and digital learning through an LMS;
- Gather and research learning needs, track participation and outcomes, and use data collection to improve programs.
- Apply change management and program management practices, communicating plans and presenting learning initiatives to employees and leaders.

Duties

- Develop and deliver engaging training content utilizing tools such as LMS platforms, to ensure effective learning experiences.
- Manage the end-to-end training lifecycle including needs assessment, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Lead change management initiatives to facilitate smooth transitions during organizational or process changes through targeted communication and training strategies.




- Collaborate with HR and operational teams to identify skill gaps and create tailored development programs aligned with business objectives.
- Utilize data collection and research methods to assess training effectiveness and inform continuous improvement efforts.
- Oversee the administration of HRIS systems for tracking employee progress, certifications, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct classroom training sessions, workshops, and public speaking engagements to promote learning initiatives across the plant.
- Manage program management activities related to employee development projects while ensuring alignment with company policies.
- Support recruiting efforts by identifying talent needs for training roles or internal mobility opportunities.
- Maintain strong communication channels with leadership to report on program outcomes and recommend strategic adjustments.

Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Operations, Engineering Technology
- Proven experience in training & development, or human resources management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of LMS platforms
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly through public speaking and classroom instruction.
- Demonstrated expertise in change management strategies and program management methodologies.
- Ability to analyze data effectively for research purposes and program evaluation.
- Experience in employee relations, recruiting support, and fostering positive human resources practices.




- Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal skills combined with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Experience

Practical communication, presentation, and public speaking skills to facilitate learning, explain processes, and coordinate programs with plant teams and human resources.
Experience in training and development, teaching, instructional design with familiarity in employee relations, human resources management, recruiting, learning systems, and the tools listed above.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional committed to developing talent and driving organizational success through innovative learning solutions.

#ProM

ProTemps is a respected Canadian-owned staffing agency specializing in Temporary, Contract & Permanent placements. Our offices are strategically located in Mississauga, (servicing the GTA) and Calgary, (servicing all of Alberta). ProTemps provides a comprehensive suite of solutions across a variety of industries and sectors.

Disclosure: Artificial intelligence (AI) is used for ProTemps advertised job postings to screen, assess or select candidates who may be qualified for the position(s)

Pay: $85,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Learning and Development: 5 years (required)
- Program Design and Delivery: 5 years (required)
- OnBoarding: 5 years (preferred)
- Development and Execution: 5 years (preferred)
- Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)
- LMS: 5 years (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CTDP (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Plant Lead- Learning and Development (Mississauga)
🏢 ProTemps Canada
📍 Mississauga