Learning and Development Manager

Company Summary

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family‑owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly‑sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and Red Built. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family‑owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can‑do spirit.
• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

Hampton Lumber is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to lead the continued design and delivery of leadership, supervisor, and employee development and training programs across the mill, resources, and corporate locations. This role works closely with leadership teams and the Director of Administrative Operations & Trader Development to assess needs, develop relevant content, and ensure that training initiatives align with operational priorities.

This position will report to the Director of Administration Operations and Trader Development

• Substantial company‑paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co‑pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Leadership & Supervisor Development:

• Collaborate with mill, resources, and corporate leadership teams to assess training needs and design site‑specific solutions.
• Develop and deliver leadership, supervisor, and employee development and training programs across all Hampton locations.
• Build trusted relationships with leadership and frontline teams through consistent on‑site presence, listening, and a deep understanding of day‑to‑day operations before recommending development solutions.
• Work closely with the Director of Administrative Operations & Trader Development to align learning strategies with business priorities.

Program Design & Delivery:

• Build upon existing supervisor and emerging leader training modules while continuously evolving content and creating new development programs using a variety of learning methodologies to meet future leadership and operational needs.
• Work with site leaders to plan, coordinate, and facilitate training events, including materials, logistics, and communications.
• Maintain training calendars, intranet resources, and internal communications related to development initiatives.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and performance metrics.
  
  Maintain accurate records of training activities, participation, and outcomes.
• Ensure that training initiatives support employee retention,…