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Functional Development Lead

Nestle
Solon, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Functional Development Lead will design, develop, and assess programs to help employees excel in their roles. This position supports the transformation and ongoing health of the Business Solution Center organization by ensuring core competencies are developed and enhanced with an end-to-end mindset. Responsibilities include delivering BSC training materials, coordinating with subject matter experts, developing a train-the-trainer system, and periodically reviewing training materials for relevance and effectiveness. The role involves identifying training gaps, creating innovative solutions, and evaluating training programs through data analysis. Additionally, the Lead will manage the ongoing development of the people development roadmap, oversee multiple Roadmap projects, support transformational initiatives, and ensure effective change management and communication across the BSC. Collaboration with Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD) and other teams is essential, as is representing the BSC in cross-functional training and maintaining content management systems. The role also includes developing processes tailored to Nestle in the Market (NiM) and ensuring sustainable, online self-service training programs.

This position partners with Business Leaders, HR Business Partners, and other Training and Development professionals while conducting training courses to maximize applicability of learning and use of resources.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Functional Training 50% :

  • Expertly design BSC training material and organize / coordinate subject matter experts to deliver other specific training.
  • Develop train-the-trainer system to build BSC capabilities.
  • Organize periodic reviews of training materials, maintain relevance and measure effectiveness of training systems implemented. Identify new training needs and develop appropriate materials and method of delivery.
  • Collaborate across NiM BSC and be the single point of contact BSC training.
  • Guide the BSC in driving initiatives and addressing all training needs.
  • Identify training gaps and develop creative and innovative solutions to address and close those gaps.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training and development programs by analyzing data and measuring results.
  • Manage data and reporting for the SME help chain and collaborate with leadership to develop SMEs knowledge.
  • Collaborate with other experts to utilize their specialized knowledge for training sessions.
  • Develop and maintain the people development roadmap to ensure skill development aligns with future needs.

Non-Functional Training 20% :

  • Manage multiple Roadmap projects and ensure that people and training are top priorities in the execution of all projects.
  • Coordinate and integrate all transformational projects, ensuring timelines are tracked, progress is monitored, and necessary adjustments are made to ensure effective change management and communication across the entire BSC.
  • Be the BSC representative on all local cross-functional training (e.g. broader functional training consultants / managers, new hire on-boarding, e-learning, safety, etc.).
  • Work closely with Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD) and other teams in Nestle to coordinate and link training as it aligns with career path development. Ensure SharePoint or other content management systems reflects BSC in end-to- end development
  • Specific BSC Areas for Training (not exhaustive) 20% :

  • Digital training
  • Sustainability training
  • Business Partner Training
  • Change Management Training
  • Maintain Capability Assessment / building tool
  • Create competency matrix
  • Lead BSC orientation
  • Business Acumen training / E2E training
  • BSC Leadership Training
  • Other projects and duties as assigned 10% :

  • Provide facilitation and consulting to strategic business units and / or functions as needed.
  • Keep abreast of market information / best practices relating to adult learning methodologies, association matters, member issues, technology advancements, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS :

  • BS / BA in Business,Supply Chain, Logistics, Human resources, organization development, or a related field preferred.
  • 4 Years of experience in Business Solution Centeror Training roles; with demonstrated success in project management and presentation skills
  • Position may travel up to 25%.
  • SKILLS :

  • Candidates should possess or have a strong willingness to learn platform facilitation, course design skills, and BSC skills.
  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
  • Strong organizational and / or project management skills
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills, with an ability to express complex concepts in business terms.
  • Ability to lead and collaborate with cross functional project teams while executing a large-scale project from vision through implementation.
  • Expert consulting skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
  • Ability to conceptualize creative solutions, document them, and present / sell them to senior management.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of stakeholder trust and confidence.
  • Strong analytical capabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills (i.e., listening, counseling and coaching, negotiation skills)
  • Self-motivated to take the initiative to find solutions.
  • Skilled at prioritizing responsibilities and deliverables.
  • Requires customer orientation, commitment to flawless execution and detail orientation.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into simple process flows
  • REQUISITION ID : 338890

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    It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

    To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

    The Nestle Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator : 1-800-321-6467.

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