Talent Development Manager

  • Douglas Machine, Inc.
  • Alexandria, Minnesota
  • Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Talent Development Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of development strategies across the organization. The manager will play a key role in ensuring the learning solutions created are implemented in a fashion that is timely, relevant and enhances the professional and technical capabilities of our organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

  • Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant's heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).
  • Model and champion our leadership qualities (live Douglas values, chart the course, energize others and raise the bar).
  • Develop best practice systems, processes and tools to support employee development initiatives.
  • Lead the coordination, prioritization and implementation of development initiatives across the organization.
  • Responsible for training center strategies and oversight.
  • Lead and drive continuous improvement for the leadership program continuum including but not limited to; New Leader Assimilation, Leadership Academy, and Leadership Excellence.
  • Develop and deliver projects to drive customer service excellence.
  • Facilitate learning and development that achieves organizational objectives and goals.
  • Lead and support culture initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Training process and instructional design experience
  • Excellent leadership qualities, organizational and managerial skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, persuasive, and negotiation skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, organizational development or leadership.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in training or organizational development.
  • Minimum of three years of successful leadership experience.

OTHER INFORMATION:

All full-time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.

Job ID: 520542441
Originally Posted on: 5/9/2026

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