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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Learning & Development Manager

Learning & DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEl Salto, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in Learning & Development, manufacturing training, or operational capability development.
  • Experience implementing structured training systems and learning solutions in manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to connect learning strategy to business outcomes and operational improvement.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a capability development roadmap aligned with business priorities and growth plans.
  • Integrate principles of leadership, learning, and continuous improvement into training systems and coaching on the shop floor.
  • Develop structured training solutions, including classroom, Dojo, on-the-job training, mentoring, and certifications, to accelerate operational competency.
  • Partner with plant leaders to identify critical skill gaps and translate them into practical, scalable solutions.
  • Strengthen the capability of internal leaders and trainers to develop employees motivated by contribution and continuous improvement.
  • Measure the impact of learning programs on productivity, quality, safety, and workforce readiness.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in cable, optics, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industries.
  • Knowledge or experience with principle-based or values-driven management frameworks.
  • Experience with Training Within Industry (TWI), Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or continuous improvement.
  • Experience developing capability acceleration plans for ramp-ups, new product launches, or operational transformation.
  • Proficiency with learning management system (LMS) platforms, eLearning tools, and audit-ready certification processes.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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