Development Manager

CSI is seeking a proactive and strategic Employee Development Manager to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive employee learning and development initiatives. This role will play a key part in building a culture of continuous growth by creating and managing training programs, leadership development tracks, and leveraging the Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance employee performance and potential across the organization.

Partnering closely with the Director of Corporate Services and CSI leadership, the Employee Development Manager will ensure all development efforts align with CSI’s business goals and operational needs. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of CSI’s products, processes, and values, and is passionate about cultivating a skilled and future-ready workforce to drive long-term company success.

About CSI:

CSI provides state-of-the-art stainless steel process equipment and service to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth and community.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource which is why we are committed to investing in our team. We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning and continuing education support. We also enjoy hosting company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program and providing opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events!

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Primary Functions

Learning and Development

• Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers, Subject Matter Experts (SME), customer vendors.
• Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees.
• Develops unique training programs to fulfill workers specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.
• Creates and/or acquires training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials.
• Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos.
• Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements.
• Assesses training materials prepared by instructors.
• Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development.
• Prepares and implements training budget; maintains records and reports of expenses.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Perform training gap analyses and needs assessments.
• Oversee the Fitting-In and Onboarding process for new hires.

Role Development Tracts

• Partner with department heads to develop clear career paths for employees
• Oversee the performance management process and facilitate calibration among leadership
• Foster a culture of continuous learning at all levels in the organization as a champion of CSI’s values of continuous improvement, learning, and encouragement

Leadership Development Tract

• Develop and manage CSI’s leadership development tract
• Assist leaders in their own leadership development and that of their employees
• Design and manage the 6 pillars of leadership development

LMS

• Maintain CSI’s Learning Management System (LMS) to keep content current and relevant.
• Maintain and track employee sign-ups and completion of courses within the LMS.
• Work with Marketing to produce quality and relevant video course material to be utilized through the LMS
• Work with LMS vendors to secure renewals, outside course purchases, or updates.

Collaboration and Consultation:

• Partner with department heads to identify training needs and create customized development programs to address specific team or department challenges.
• Provide consultative support to managers on performance improvement, learning initiatives, and employee development opportunities.

Tribal Knowledge Transfer:

• Develop and implement strategies to capture and transfer tribal knowledge within the…