Director of Training and Development
Truenorth Steel
Leads learning strategy, designs training, manages LMS, drives development at TrueNorth Steel.
28 days ago ago
$128,000 - $144,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Fargo, ND
Office Full-Time
Company Size
819 Employees
Service Specialisms
Steel Fabrication
Construction Services
Engineering
Design
Project Management
Manufacturing
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Bridges
Corrugated Pipe
Underground Storage Tanks
Above Ground Storage Tanks
Agriculture
Mining
Stormwater Management
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
lms management
curriculum design
kpi reporting
training planning
vendor evaluation
onboarding development
- Plan and lead short- and long-term planning for training programs.
- Build and manage processes for effective deployment of training and gather useful metrics related to learning and development efforts.
- Continue to improve and innovate educational offerings and related systems; content must be continuously updated based on company and industry change.
- Develop and communicate an annual training calendar based on input from key stakeholders.
- Ensure strategic alignment with TrueNorth Steel’s business goals, initiatives, purpose and values.
- Manage the individual development planning process for managers, directors and emerging leaders.
- Develop strong, trusted partnerships and candid coaching relationships with all leaders and assist with coaching them to guide and reinforce learning, enabling our teams to perform beyond expectations.
- Supervise and lead training and development team.
- Evaluate strategies and programs to measure the achievement of established goals.
- Organize curriculum for career pathing, with emphasis on new team members.
- Clearly understand TrueNorth Steel’s long-term business goals, organizational strengths and challenges, and identify and support integration and organizational change opportunities.
- Partner with HR to update and deliver comprehensive and well-organized onboarding content. Assist with continuously updating onboarding tools and practices, and coaching leaders, stressing accountability for full scope onboarding.
- Review and evaluate external resources for potential use in supporting efforts.
- Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
- Assist with the provision of expert facilitation and coaching to supervisors and managers regarding training methods and tools.
- Provide consultative services to the business units regarding training and mentoring.
- Own and manage our learning management system.
- Proactively address team member growth and retention issues by helping HR and leaders develop team members through assessment, coaching and career pathing.
- Establish KPI’s and systems for measuring and reporting key training and development metrics. Present data to senior leadership about the value and ROI of training programs.
- Lead the design, development and implementation of programs, policies and strategies tailored to meet training needs and program goals.
- Collaboration with business unit leaders to understand their training needs, tailor programs accordingly and ensure cohesive talent development efforts across the organization.
- Partner with HR and functional business unit leaders to transform the team member experience.
- Collaborate with external vendor partners to evaluate their learning programs to ensure we leverage appropriately and where needed.
- Develop and support a network of individuals across all brands that provide position specific training and provide resources to help them increase effectiveness.
- Develop and implement a strategic plan for learning and development that aligns with organizational goals.
- Be a cultural champion, both as a role model and in leading cross-company learning initiatives to help scale and strengthen our culture as we grow.
- Audit, improve and create additional online content for LMS.
- Prepare budgetary recommendations that meet departmental goals and provide effective management of resources.
What you bring
microsoft office
bachelor's
manufacturing
6+ years
leadership
communication
- Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Bachelor’s degree in organizational development/organizational behavior preferred. Related experience considered in lieu of education.
- Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Prompt and dependable attendance.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Six or more years of experience working in organizational development for operations in an organizational and/or functional business unit.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
- Excellent presentation and facilitator skills.
- Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
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Company
Overview
1945 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1945 from FargoTank.
300K sq ft
West Fargo Facility Size
Significant expansion with a 300,000 square foot facility in West Fargo.
Two Tanks
Current Production Rate
Produces two double-walled fuel tanks weekly in Texas.
Ten Tanks
Future Production Target
Aims to increase production to ten tanks per week.
- It expanded via acquisitions into a national steel fabricator.
- Today it operates multiple fabrication sites—including in West Fargo and Lubbock—offering turnkey service from design through delivery.
- Its revenue model blends organic growth with strategic acquisitions.
- Builds diverse projects: vehicular and pedestrian bridges, corrugated pipe systems, underground and above‑ground fuel tanks, heavy structural steel.
- Specializes in sectors like infrastructure, energy, agriculture, stormwater and mining, adapting solutions to complex industry needs.
- Notable projects include Sacramento Courthouse, Google pedestrian bridge, Disneyland’s Avengers Land, and major stormwater works.
- Runs its own trucking fleet—FTC Transport—ensuring control over logistics and faster delivery nationwide.
- AISC‑certified and UL‑certified on tanks, the firm emphasizes precision engineering across structural and containment systems.
- Merges multi‑generation family heritage—rooted in Norwegian founder Ole Rommesmo Sr.—with modern scaling and fabrication tech.
- Integrity - We act with honesty and transparency.
- Commitment to Excellence - We strive for continuous improvement in everything we do.
- Customer Focus - We listen to our customers and meet their needs with timely, reliable solutions.
- Safety - We are committed to providing a safe working environment for our employees, customers, and stakeholders.
- Teamwork - We work together to achieve common goals and support each other’s success.
2050 Target
Net Zero Ambition
Aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- Committed to environmental responsibility across all operations.
- Minimizes environmental impact through energy efficiency and waste reduction.
- Focus on recycling materials, reducing water usage, and responsible waste management.
- Employees feel respected and valued in the workplace.
- Equal opportunities are provided in hiring, training, and career advancement.
- The company aims for an inclusive environment but does not publicly share gender-related statistics.
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