Learning & Development Manager

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Learning & Development Manager is responsible for leading site-level execution of DrinkPAK’s Learning & Development strategy. This role ensures high-quality onboarding, technical training, leadership development, and compliance readiness while maintaining alignment with DrinkPAK’s standards. The L&D Manager partners closely with Site Leadership to build workforce capability, support operational excellence, and strengthen DrinkPAK’s people pipeline.

LOCATION

The position is based at DrinkPAK’s Fort Worth, TX facility.

TYPE: Full-time, Regular.

BENEFITS

The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, 100% paid by the Company

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Cell phone stipend

• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead execution of DrinkPAK’s Learning & Development strategy at the site level in alignment with enterprise standards.

• Directly manage and develop L&D Coordinators, providing coaching, performance feedback, and development planning.

• Own the site onboarding experience, including scheduling, facilitation, on-the-job training coordination, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain the site training calendar covering onboarding, technical training, leadership programs, and compliance requirements.

• Partner closely with Site Leadership (General Manager, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Safety) to align training priorities with business needs.

• Ensure consistency with corporate programs (PAK U, LEAD, Apprenticeships, technical taxonomies) while adapting execution to local site needs.

• Support audits and compliance readiness by ensuring training documentation, records, and certifications are accurate and audit-ready.

• Track and analyze training metrics, including completion rates, contact hours, and workforce readiness indicators.

• Identify high-potential employees at the site and support succession planning and internal mobility efforts.

• Drive continuous improvement by collecting feedback, identifying gaps, and implementing enhancements to training content and delivery.

• Maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and promote a culture of learning and development.

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, GMPs, and DrinkPAK policies and procedures.
   

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least 2 - 4 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Training, or Workforce Development within manufacturing, food & beverage, or industrial environments.

• Prior people-management experience required.

• Strong experience supporting onboarding, technical training, and compliance programs.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and leadership teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

• Experience tracking training metrics and maintaining documentation for audits and compliance.

• Strong coaching, facilitation, and team-development skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Continuous improvement mindset with experience improving training processes and systems.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization. 

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently. 

• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach. 

• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK. 

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.

• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.