Learning and Development Manager

About Sundry Foods Limited

Sundry Foods Limited, established in 2003, is a comprehensive food services company operating in multiple major Nigerian cities. It caters daily to thousands of customers and institutions through its extensive network involving restaurants, bakeries, and catering providers. The company delivers diverse ready-to-eat meals and quality services, offering flexible food solutions adaptable to various venues and budgets, ranging from simple box-lunch deliveries to elaborate catering across urban, remote, offshore, and onshore locations. The organization attributes its achievements to nurturing a motivated workforce and maintaining enduring customer relationships, all centered around meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to surpassing expectations by providing complete solution experiences.

Role Overview

The Learning and Development Manager will plan, develop, and oversee training strategies to promote employee development and enhance organizational effectiveness. This position requires a full-time presence at the Port Harcourt office and involves evaluating training demands, creating learning initiatives, and coordinating schedule management among departments. The role entails continuous development and refreshing of educational materials, managing learning management systems, and directing leadership growth programs across various employee tiers. Collaboration with business leaders and Human Resources is essential to align learning objectives with corporate goals, assess the success of training through data and feedback, and make ongoing improvements. The manager will also mentor managers to adopt effective employee development practices, while ensuring all learning programs adhere to company standards and policies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven capability in training design, management, and implementation.
• Expertise in instructional design to develop engaging and scalable educational content.
• Experience in leadership growth initiatives to cultivate and maintain management talent pipelines.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities suited to diverse audiences.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating and optimizing training effectiveness.
• Familiarity with learning technologies such as LMS platforms and productivity software like MS Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, Business Administration, or related fields; certifications in L&D or HR are advantageous.
• Experience in similar learning and development roles, preferably within service-focused or multi-location organizations.