{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1c6db104cba19fce8541c3b2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1c6db104cba19fce8541c3b2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1c6db104cba19fce8541c3b2","title":"Learning & Development Manager","description":"Overview:\nPACE Supply is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to join our Team!\n\nReady to shape the future of learning at a thriving, employee-owned company? At PACE Supply, we’re more than a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and water solutions — we’re a team of 1,600+ employee-owners who believe that when our people grow, our business soars. Now we’re looking for a passionate Learning & Development Manager to ignite that growth across our corporate teams, branches, and operations.\n\nIn this high-impact role, you’ll design and deliver powerful learning experiences that turn operational expertise into everyday excellence. From leadership development and high-energy onboarding to scalable technical training and LMS mastery, you will partner closely with Operations, EHS, and leaders at every level to create practical, consistent, and inspiring learning solutions that drive real results.\n\nYou will be the strategic force behind a culture of continuous learning — identifying needs, measuring impact, and building programs that help supervisors, managers, counter sales pros, warehouse teams, and future leaders thrive. If you’re energized by translating business priorities into engaging learning journeys and love seeing people level up, this is your chance to make a lasting mark at a company that invests in its own.\n\nWhy Join PACE Supply?\nAs an employee-owner, you will share in the success of the company through our;\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\nEnjoy a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more)\nWe foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, strong work ethic, and genuine care for our people and customers.Join us and help every employee-owner reach their full potential — because at PACE, when you grow, we all win.\n\nApply Today!\nResponsibilities:\nLearning Strategy & Program Development\nDevelop and execute learning strategies aligned with business and branch/operations needs.\nConduct training needs assessments across corporate, divisional, and branch levels.\nDesign scalable learning programs (instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced).\nCreate competency models, career pathways, and curricula for operational, technical, sales, and leadership roles.\nMaintain the training catalog and annual learning calendar.\nBranch & Operations Training Support\nPartner with branch and operations leadership to identify and address frontline training needs.\nDevelop and deliver technical product, systems, warehouse, counter, sales (account manager & counter sales), and job-specific training.\nBuild and manage train-the-trainer programs to support consistent delivery across locations.\nSupport new-hire onboarding and ramp-up at the branch level.\nLeadership Development & Talent Growth\nDesign and facilitate leadership development programs for supervisors and managers.\nSupport succession planning through targeted learning pathways.\nProvide coaching and consultation to leaders on employee development.\nLearning Systems & Cross-Functional Training Support\nAdminister the Learning Management System, including assignments, tracking, reporting, and documentation.\nPartner with the EHS Manager to support the coordination, delivery, and LMS tracking of EHS-led safety and compliance training (EHS retains ownership of content, regulatory requirements, and compliance oversight).\nCoordinate with other functional leaders and subject-matter experts to support company-wide training initiatives.\nManage relationships with external training providers, consultants, and manufacturers as appropriate.\nPerformance Measurement & Continuous Improvement\nEvaluate training effectiveness using feedback, assessments, and business metrics.\nDevelop and monitor KPIs for learning impact and ROI.\nContinuously improve content, delivery methods, and programs based on data.\nLeadership, Administration & Project Management\nManage the Learning & Development budget.\nBuild strong partnerships with executive, divisional, and branch leadership.\nManage multiple projects and perform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Instructional Design, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).\n5+ years of progressive Learning & Development experience, ideally in a multi-location wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, or operations-focused environment.\nProven track record designing, delivering, and evaluating leadership, technical, sales, onboarding, and operations training programs.\nHands-on experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS), including course assignments, tracking, reporting, and compliance documentation.\nStrong facilitation, coaching, stakeholder management, and project management skills.\nAbility and willingness to travel to branch locations as needed.\nTechnical Proficiencies\nAdvanced LMS administration and reporting (experience with systems such as Cornerstone, Workday Learning, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar platforms preferred).\nProficiency with e-learning authoring tools\nStrong command of Microsoft Office 365 / Google Workspace (especially PowerPoint, Excel for data analysis and dashboards, and SharePoint/Teams).\nExperience facilitating virtual and blended learning via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, or similar platforms.\nAbility to analyze learning data, build KPIs, and measure training effectiveness and ROI using spreadsheets, dashboards, or basic analytics tools.\nFamiliarity with instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) and adult learning principles.\nComfort working with competency models, career pathway frameworks, and learning content management systems.\nPreferred\nExperience building and managing train-the-trainer programs.\nBackground supporting safety/compliance training in partnership with EHS teams.\nPrior experience in an employee-owned (ESOP) or strong people-first culture.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to employment regulations.\n\nWork Environment:\n\nPre-Employment Requirements\n\nAs part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for our team members and customers, successful candidates must complete the following pre-employment requirements:\n\nBackground Check: A comprehensive background check will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the necessary criteria for employment. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to California employment regulations.\n\nPhysical Examination: Candidates will undergo a physical examination to assess their fitness for the position's requirements.\n\nDrug Test: A drug test will be administered to ensure a drug-free workplace.\n\nBenefit Snapshot:\n\nPACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation. We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days! We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.\n\nRelocation Benefits\n\nNO\n\nRemote Availability\n\nNO\n\n*Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, qualifications and other business considerations. PACE Supply is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the HR Department at (844)-393-7172.","company":"Pacesupplycorp","rawCompany":"pacesupplycorp","city":"Rohnert Park","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-23T10:09:57.140Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3131.00","title":"Training and Development Managers","slug":"training-and-development-managers"},{"code":"13-1151.00","title":"Training and Development Specialists","slug":"training-and-development-specialists"},{"code":"25-9031.00","title":"Instructional Coordinators","slug":"instructional-coordinators"}],"industries":[{"code":"611430","title":"Professional and Management Development Training","slug":"professional-and-management-development-training"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"},{"code":"423720","title":"Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"plumbing-and-heating-equipment-and-supplies-hydronics-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Learning & Development Manager","description":"Overview:\nPACE Supply is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to join our Team!\n\nReady to shape the future of learning at a thriving, employee-owned company? At PACE Supply, we’re more than a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and water solutions — we’re a team of 1,600+ employee-owners who believe that when our people grow, our business soars. Now we’re looking for a passionate Learning & Development Manager to ignite that growth across our corporate teams, branches, and operations.\n\nIn this high-impact role, you’ll design and deliver powerful learning experiences that turn operational expertise into everyday excellence. From leadership development and high-energy onboarding to scalable technical training and LMS mastery, you will partner closely with Operations, EHS, and leaders at every level to create practical, consistent, and inspiring learning solutions that drive real results.\n\nYou will be the strategic force behind a culture of continuous learning — identifying needs, measuring impact, and building programs that help supervisors, managers, counter sales pros, warehouse teams, and future leaders thrive. If you’re energized by translating business priorities into engaging learning journeys and love seeing people level up, this is your chance to make a lasting mark at a company that invests in its own.\n\nWhy Join PACE Supply?\nAs an employee-owner, you will share in the success of the company through our;\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\nEnjoy a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more)\nWe foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, strong work ethic, and genuine care for our people and customers.Join us and help every employee-owner reach their full potential — because at PACE, when you grow, we all win.\n\nApply Today!\nResponsibilities:\nLearning Strategy & Program Development\nDevelop and execute learning strategies aligned with business and branch/operations needs.\nConduct training needs assessments across corporate, divisional, and branch levels.\nDesign scalable learning programs 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national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to employment regulations.\n\nWork Environment:\n\nPre-Employment Requirements\n\nAs part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for our team members and customers, successful candidates must complete the following pre-employment requirements:\n\nBackground Check: A comprehensive background check will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the necessary criteria for employment. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to California employment regulations.\n\nPhysical Examination: Candidates will undergo a physical examination to assess their fitness for the position's requirements.\n\nDrug Test: A drug test will be administered to ensure a drug-free workplace.\n\nBenefit Snapshot:\n\nPACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation. We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days! We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.\n\nRelocation Benefits\n\nNO\n\nRemote Availability\n\nNO\n\n*Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, qualifications and other business considerations. PACE Supply is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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