Learning and Development Manager

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Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Description:

The MP Materials Mine location is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to be an integral part of the HR team located at Mountain Pass, California.  The Learning and Development Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of Leadership development training programs for all our leaders and employees across various departments. This role involves collaborating with department managers, designing leadership training materials, scheduling both on-site, on-line and external sessions, and ensuring that training objectives align with organizational goals. The Learning and Development Manager will own the MP Mine Learning Development Program specific to how we train, develop and grow our current and future leaders for MP Mine as well as integrating the program into our Business Operating Systems. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of adult learning principles/techniques, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Duties:

Create and maintain a Leadership training and competency matrix, or similar tool, for employees across all functions to ensure alignment with career development opportunities at the mine

Identification of High Potential Leaders and establishing MP criteria

Creation of Individual Develop Plans (IDP), Talent Management Reviews (TMR)

Lead and organize new employee orientation program

Create and manage MP leadership mentoring program

Work and understand the MP Learning Management System (LMS)  

Be familiar with 9-blocker performance management assessment process and train leaders

Collaborate with department managers to identify leadership training needs and develop comprehensive training plans

Design, develop, and update training materials, including presentations, handouts, and online resources– Strong Leadership Development focus

Coordinate training sessions, including scheduling trainers, booking venues, and arranging necessary equipment

Facilitate sessions as needed, delivering content effectively and engaging participants in interactive learning activities

Maintain accurate records of training activities, including attendance, evaluations, and training materials

Develop and maintain documented processes of training plans and programs including competency and qualifying criteria

Partner with site technical trainers and assist where needed for overall

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Education, Business Administration, or related field

Proven experience in training coordination or related roles, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of learning principles and instructional design methods

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

Certification in training and development is a plus/ Adult learning techniques

Experience with e-learning and LMS software platforms

Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular hours to accommodate all shifts

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR;1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.

Safety Provision  - Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment for themselves and the company. Employees must have a willingness to promote safety among the workforce, participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.

(PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.

Working Conditions  - Our facility sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Employees may be subject to extreme weather conditions when working in an outdoor setting (heat and cold, wind). Work is at an open pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting, which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.

Physical Demands  -   Manual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing-speech range; hearing – all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing – distant/near; depth perception; color vision. While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate laboratory equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must pass a full-face respiratory fit test. Employees must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in PPE level C. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the employee.