Manager - Talent & Learning Development

Job Description

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Talent & Learning and Development Manager enhance the offering and management of our first enterprise-wide Learning Management System (LMS) and internal learning strategy programs. As a newly created role within a growing manufacturing company, this person will play a critical role in developing learning strategies, partnering with business leaders, and delivering a cohesive training experience across the organization.

The ideal candidate has experience building out LMS platforms from the ground up, creating scalable development programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams—especially marketing—to ensure training content is engaging, accessible, and aligned with our culture.

Key Deliverables

• Build and execute a company-wide learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Own the continuous improvement and enhanced offerings of the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Partner with functional leaders to identify training needs, standardize programs, and ensure consistency across departments and locations.
• Track, analyze, and report on training data and LMS usage to drive insights and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and execute a company-wide learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Own the continuous improvement and enhanced offerings of the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Partner with functional leaders to identify training needs, standardize programs, and ensure consistency across departments and locations.
• Track, analyze, and report on training data and LMS usage to drive insights and improvement.
• Lead the creation and rollout of learning content, working closely with SMEs and the marketing team to define branding, tone, and user experience.
• Manage compliance-related training and ensure accurate documentation and tracking.
• Serve as project manager for learning initiatives, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Stay current on L&D trends, tools, and best practices to keep our programs modern and impactful.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, including direct LMS management.
• Proven experience implementing or building out an LMS from the ground up.
• Strong project management and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to create engaging training content and collaborate with creative teams.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and digital learning tools.
• Strong analytical skills with experience tracking training metrics and outcomes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work. Our core values are listed below.

• Devotion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Innovation
• Safety

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.