Learning and Development Supervisor - Operations

Welcome to Cascades!

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do. Join ROXANE SAVARIA's team as a Learning and Development Supervisor - Operations in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and help build a more sustainable future.

What’s In It For You

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Annual Salary between $75,000 - $87,000 + Profit Sharing


• Career pathways that support your goals in a values driven environment where your work directly supports customer success.


• Excellent Benefits Package: Wellness Plan Options, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off


• Financial Benefits: Retirement Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Stock Purchase Plan


• Wellness Benefits:  Employee Assistance Plan, Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance


• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace 

Your Role

As the Learning & Development Supervisor - Operations, you will lead the learning and training function for a dynamic 24/7 manufacturing operation, ensuring workforce capability, operational excellence, safety compliance, and employee development initiatives support business objectives.

• Develop and execute the site learning and development strategy aligned with operational, safety, quality, and business goals.


• Lead and coach a team of four unionized Training Coordinators, establishing priorities, providing direction, and supporting their professional development.


• Build strong relationships with operations, maintenance, safety, quality, and human resources leaders to identify capability gaps and develop effective learning solutions.


• Design, implement, and continuously improve training programs for hourly and salaried employees.


• Develop and maintain training matrices, qualification standards, and employee development plans.


• Evaluate training effectiveness using performance metrics and operational results to drive continuous improvement.


• Foster a culture of continuous learning, employee engagement, and knowledge sharing throughout the facility.


• Update and maintain learning materials, procedures, work instructions, and training documentation.


• Incorporate adult learning principles and best practices to maximize knowledge retention and application.


• Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement through targeted learning initiatives.

What You Bring

You're a natural fit for Learning and Development Supervisor - Operations if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, Business, Training & Development, or a related field preferred.


• 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Training, Workforce Development, Operations Development, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.


• Prior experience leading, supervising, or coordinating training personnel, teams, or site learning initiatives required.


• Experience building learning curriculums, qualification programs, career pathways, and skills development plans within a manufacturing environment.


• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning technologies.


• Demonstrated capability supporting Lean Manufacturing culture and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Proficiency with MS365, learning management systems and other training technologies.

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Apply now and join our team as Learning and Development Supervisor - Operations in Eau Claire.

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.