Learning and Development Leader - Newington, NH

Georgia Pacific’s Gypsum business is seeking a site based Learning and Development (L&D) Leader to advance hourly technical training initiatives within our Newington, NH facility. The L&D Leader coordinates the implementation, improvement, and distribution of standardized learning and development systems across the plant. The role collaborates closely with divisional capabilities and the global learning team to ensure consistency and continuity in all L&D programs.

To best support the production teams, the ideal candidate will have flexibility in work hours, and the ability to adjust their schedule to meet with day and night shifts, as needed. This is an on site role based in Newington, New Hampshire, with regular collaboration across internal partners and the broader L&D/GP organization.

Our Team

Georgia Pacific is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of Gypsum wallboard products. Our New England operations are undergoing significant capital investment and talent development to strengthen capabilities and elevate customer support. We are a strong and diverse team dedicated to building preferred partnerships and delivering best in class service. The L&D Leader plays a critical role in developing our plant workforce and partnering with operational and capability teams across Georgia Pacific to create long term business value.

What You Will Do

• Lead hourly operator technical training initiatives using an entrepreneurial, continuous improvement mindset.
• Coordinate the development of the site’s hourly workforce, focusing on operational training strategies that enhance plant processes and efficiency.
• The role involves collaborating and leading a team of L&D operators to assist with training initiatives.
• Create, maintain, and improve technical training content, including SOPs, OPLs, and training videos creation as reference materials.
• Utilize established training systems to accelerate L&D programs within a Gypsum manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with site leadership to identify skill gaps, training challenges, and development opportunities. Prioritize high value opportunities that improve retention, growth, and capability building.
• Identify and track key training metrics and dashboards to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Partner cross functionally with Gypsum capability teams and the broader GP L&D network to drive transformation in technical hourly training.
• Ensure training materials and programs reflect company culture and values.
• Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Proven experience in the Gypsum wallboard industry, with a strong technical background in Gypsum manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for creating and managing training materials.
• What Will Put You Ahead
• 3+ years of L&D experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a diverse learning team for 3+ years.
• Experience building and facilitating technical training programs across multiple facilities.
• Experience developing and organizing operational content for a multi‑site learner base.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for creating and managing training materials

• Proven experience in the Gypsum wallboard industry, with a strong technical background in Gypsum manufacturing processes and equipment
• 3+ years of L&D experience in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated experience supporting a diverse learning team for 3+ years
• Experience building and facilitating technical training programs across multiple facilities
• Experience developing and organizing operational content for a multi‑site learner base

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).