Management Development Program – Learning & Development

LATICRETE International is looking for driven and passionate Learning & Development professionals to join our Management Development Program (MDP) — an accelerated, hands-on development experience designed to prepare you for a career for impactful career in L&D within a global manufacturing organization. 

What You’ll Gain 

• Deep business understanding: Learn the ins and outs of manufacturing through a people-focused lens while gaining exposure to operations, culture and employee development. 

• Hands-on learning experience: Design, facilitate, and support training initiatives that make an immediate impact on employee growth and organizational success. 

• Cross-functional business rotations: Tackle real-world business challenges across multiple departments to better understand how learning drives performance. 

• Leadership readiness: Build the foundation for a long-term career in Learning & Development, Human Resources, leadership development, or other business functions. 

About LATICRETE 

For 70 years, LATICRETE has been family-owned and globally recognized as a leader in construction chemicals — now operating in 100 countries with more than 2,000 employees. We combine the agility of a family business with the impact of a global organization, valuing innovation, collaboration, diversity, and community. 

Program Overview:  

The 12–18 month rotational program is designed to develop future Learning & Development professionals through a combination of business immersion, employee development initiatives, and hands-on learning program management. 

Participants will complete structured rotations throughout key business functions, including Manufacturing, Digital Education, Technical Service, Marketing and Sales, to develop a comprehensive understanding of the organization, employee experience, and business needs. Throughout the program, participants will gain exposure to all levels of the organization and interact directly with senior leadership. 

Throughout the program, participants will gain hands-on experience leading and supporting high-impact Learning & Development initiatives, including: 

Employee Journey & Onboarding 

• Support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of the employee onboarding experience. 

• Partner with stakeholders to enhance the employee journey from candidate to new hire to long-term employee. 

• Assist in developing onboarding curricula and resources that promote engagement and accelerate productivity. 

Digital Education & Technical Service Training 

• Collaborate with Digital Education to develop and maintain digital learning content for both employees and customers. 

• Collaborate with Technical Service on the design and delivery of technical training programs utilizing instructor-led in person formats. 

Marketing Partnership, Branding & Communications 

• Contribute to internal communications, employee newsletters, learning campaigns, and promotional materials that drive awareness and engagement. 

• Build cross-functional relationships and gain exposure to marketing strategies, branding principles, and communication best practices that enhance learning adoption across the organization. 

Each rotation has defined objectives and projects to help you build the skills and insight needed to support business understanding, employee learning, leadership development, training programs, and talent growth initiatives across the organization. 

After the completion of the program, the associate will be eligible for opportunities within Human Resources, including Learning & Development or other business areas based on performance, interests, skills, and most importantly, organizational needs. 

Who We’re Looking For:   

• Master’s Degree (MBA, MIB, MA, or MS) in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, and/or related field.    

• 3+ years’ professional Human Resources experience. 

• Association for Talent Development APTD or CPTD, or similar certification preferred. 

• Must be willing and able to live in Connecticut 

• Strong interest in employee learning, leadership development, training, and organizational effectiveness. 

• Demonstrated leadership skills/aptitude and desire to be a leader within a dynamic and growing organization 

• Must be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who can work independently or collaboratively.  

• Must be comfortable spending time on the manufacturing floor to learn business operations and the employee experience. 

• Willingness to travel during business rotations as needed. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• 401(k) with company match 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• 13 paid holidays + vacation and sick time 

• Flexible spending and supplemental insurance options 

Join a company where your growth drives ours — and where leadership development isn’t just a program, it’s a career path.