Manager, Training & Development

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!

A day in the life…

As the Manager, Training & Development, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training and development programs that enhance the skills, knowledge, and performance of our employees. You will work closely with various departments to identify training needs, develop effective training, and ensure that our workforce is equipped to meet the evolving demands of our industry.

• Training Program Development: Design and develop engaging training programs that address the specific needs of our employees and align with the company's strategic goals.
• Needs Assessment: Conduct regular training needs assessments through surveys, interviews, and consultations with managers to identify skill gaps and areas for improvement.
• Curriculum Design: Create and update training materials, including manuals, guides, and multimedia content, ensuring they are relevant, up-to-date, and effective.
• Facilitation: Deliver training sessions, workshops, and seminars, both in-person and virtually, to diverse groups of employees, ensuring an interactive and impactful learning experience.
• Performance Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Talent Development: Implement career development initiatives to support employee growth and retention.
• Compliance Training: Ensure all employees complete mandatory compliance training, including safety, health, and regulatory requirements, and maintain accurate training records.
• Collaboration: Work closely with leaders and external training providers to coordinate and deliver training initiatives that support organizational goals.

Do you have what it takes?

(Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in training and development, with a proven track record of designing and delivering effective training programs.
• Minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience.
• Ability to travel to various company locations as needed, up to 30% of the time.

Do you stand above the rest?

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong instructional design and curriculum development skills.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in e-learning platforms and learning management systems (LMS).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data and metrics to measure training effectiveness.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.