Sr. Mgr, Organizational Learning and Dev

The Global Human Resources Group operates on the understanding that our people are our most valuable assets. They think globally to optimize our workforce, integrate our Core Values into everything we do, and deliver the HR solutions to enhance the employee experience and enable future growth.

Manages the activities involved in the design, preparation, delivery and need assessment of training and development programs for company managers and employees. Joins in partnership with other HR professionals to assess and implement organizational development programs, processes and training initiatives to support organizational strategies. Determines company needs for leadership development, succession planning, career management, interpersonal skills and communication training. Develops and/or approves content, methods, and materials for training staff and may conduct courses. Develops methods for evaluation of program effectiveness. Typical responsibilities may include development and delivery of programs, such as new employee orientation, performance management and/or organizational development training. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Essential Function:

• Collaboratively develops strategies specifically with respect to reducing the cycle time for new employee to 80% productivity goal.
• Develops training aids, syllabi, and documentation for use internally and externally with training partners (ITI s, technical schools, universities)
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with external training entities (ITI s, technical schools, universities)
• Coordinates with the leadership team and functional leaders to develop critical skills matrices and training syllabi to support skill progression and cross-training.
• Leverages interactive technology solutions, as well as, outside sources to support training requirements. Including the integration of learning management solutions to document detailed training plans and status of training across the organization.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Operations, HR, and IT on content alignment, scalability, and infrastructure requirements to ensure the delivery of robust training solutions.
• Manages the planning and coordination of training calendars, attendance and project milestones critical to the design, delivery, and oversight of training.
• Collaborate with value stream managers, supervisors, and plant operations managers to manage and develop certification programs across value streams and manufacturing cells.
• Establish tools and programs to develop trainers within the Lam organization including certifying trainers.

• Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree with 8 or more years of management and/or training experience
  • 4+ years combined educational and job experience in a manufacturing or learning & development discipline. (Emphasis on manufacturing job experience)
  • Experience developing and administering training within a manufacturing environment.
  • Consultative approach and high level of confidence in influencing people with no direct authority relationship
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to rapidly changing requirements with respect to content and approach.
  • Knowledge of industrial/manufacturing processes, human factors, and organizational behaviors.
  • Demonstrate practical application of effective training methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply project management fundamentals and tools.
  • Strong verbal, written communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage complex processes and projects, work under tight time constraints and effectively work in a matrixed environment.
  • Experience working with all levels of an organization (manufacturing floor associates to General Manager)
  • Demonstrated strategic development and deployment skills

• MBA or master s degree in Training Development, Industrial/Organization Psychology, Education or other training and development discipline.
• Experience in leading in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Experience in semiconductor fabrication or other high-tech industry.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and advanced manufacturing methodologies.
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems.
• Experience in learning delivery for different learning types.

Physical Demands:

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Companys intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. On-site Flex you ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. Virtual Flex you ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.