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Learning & Development Manager Frederick, MD $90,000 - $115,000 a year - Full-time Apply with Indeed Company Description R.W. Warner, Inc., established in 1937, has grown from a small plumbing business into a company with five specialized divisions serving residential, retail, office, industrial, and institutional markets. As a third-generation family-owned operation, the company upholds a strong commitment to integrity, high-quality products, innovative technology, and exceptional safety procedures. Renowned for its pride in workmanship, R.W. Warner, Inc. has built a respected and enduring reputation in the industry. Position Summary This is a full-time role located in Frederick, MD. The Learning & Development Manager designs, delivers, and evaluates the training programs that build skills and careers for every role at R.W. Warner, from apprentices in the field to project managers and office staff. The role is responsible for building role-based training and career paths, teaching courses directly, running apprenticeship and education assistance, coordinating safety and compliance training, and advising leadership on training priorities. This role will also set the multi-year L&D strategy and annual plan, tied to the Company's business goals, workforce plans, and safety priorities.

Core Responsibilities:

Program design and delivery for every role (primary focus) Design and build structured training programs for every position at R.W. Warner, from apprentices and journeymen to foremen, superintendents, project managers, estimators, detailers, service technicians, and office staff. Work with department leaders and experienced employees to define the skills, knowledge, and certifications each role requires, and document them as role-based competency maps. Apply a structured instructional design approach (such as ADDIE) to build curricula, career progression paths, and skill checklists that show what employees need to learn to advance. Develop training content, including facilitator guides, presentations, job aids, e-learning modules, videos, and assessments, and capture the know-how of senior tradespeople. Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance data, and revise content as roles, codes, and equipment change. Strategy & Leadership of the L&D Function Build the company-wide framework of role-based competencies and career paths for every position. Serve as the company's lead advisor on training, workforce development, and talent pipeline issues. Set the multi-year L&D strategy and annual plan - present it to the HR Director and company leadership. Leadership development Own field and office leadership development programs, including partnerships with outside providers such as FMI Training Institute. Design development paths for high-potential employees and new supervisors. Coach senior leaders on developing their teams and building a learning culture. Budget, vendors, and results Develop and manage the annual L&D budget, including tuition, vendors, programs, technology, and travel. Pursue training grants and outside funding, such as state workforce and apprenticeship funding. Define how L&D success is measured (for example, retention, promotion rates, certification counts, and safety results) and report results to leadership. Policy, compliance, and risk Set training policies and procedures, including attendance, pay for training time, and tuition repayment, in partnership with the HR Director. Ensure required safety, licensing, and workplace training is planned, completed, and documented, partnering with the Safety Department. Oversee registered apprenticeship reporting and keep training records audit-ready for owners, general contractors, and regulators. Cross-department partnership Work with operations, safety, and project leaders to identify skill gaps and respond with training. Partner with Marketing to promote Growth & Development offerings and R.W. Warner's employer brand. Represent R.W. Warner in industry and education groups on workforce development. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, business, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. Equivalent experience will be considered. 5+ years of experience in learning and development, training, or talent development, including at least 2 years leading programs or people. Proven track record of building an L&D strategy and programs that produced measurable results. Experience managing a training budget and outside vendors. Strong facilitator and presenter, comfortable with company leadership, field crews, and office staff. Strong judgment, organization, and ability to lead several initiatives at once. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to local jobsites, schools, and training locations. Preferred Qualifications Experience in construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, or another field-based industry. Experience running or partnering on registered apprenticeship programs. Experience selecting or implementing an

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(ATD), SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, PHR, or a similar credential.

Benefits Include:

Health Insurance with access to 24/7 care and an onsite nurse Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401(k)

Paid Holidays Vacation & Sick Leave Target Salary Range:

$90,000 to $115,000. Salary is negotiable and will be determined by qualifications and experience. R.W. Warner, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Your application will remain active for 30 days.