Organizational Development Manager

ABOUT US

Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group (SOTG), a division of the Fortune 500 Seaboard Corporation, is a globally integrated leader in agricultural commodity trading, processing, and logistics. With milling facilities in 12 locations across 9 countries and 10 trading offices in 9 countries, we produce approximately two million metric tons of grain-based products annually.

Our vertically integrated approach-spanning procurement, transportation, and processing-ensures quality, consistency, and supply chain efficiency. We manage bulk freight and chartered vessels, overseeing logistics for both in-house and third-party customers. Every year, we source, transport, and market around 12 million metric tons of diverse commodities, supporting food security and economic growth in the regions we serve.

At SOTG, we are driven by innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Our culture fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, empowering our teams to take ownership, find creative solutions, and drive impact.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Organizational Development Manager will be responsible for leading and facilitating initiatives that enhance organizational performance, promote a positive culture, and support continuous improvement. By collaborating with various departments and international affiliates, the manager will develop leadership programs, employee development initiatives, and establish centers of excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build a positive organizational culture by focusing on employee engagement, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that our values align with business needs.
• Drive initiatives throughout our division to ensure best-in-class development programs.
• Collaborate with division HR leaders to create and implement cross-divisional training programs.
• Assist in setting learning objectives for management conferences, incorporating leadership development components into subjects addressed.
• Build and nurture a high-potential group of expatriate employees.
• Partner with departments to establish centers of excellence in their respective areas.
• Create engaging and effective learning materials which target professionals and management throughout the division.
• Oversee the selection, rollout, and administration of a Learning Management Program.
• Conduct skills assessments, identify gaps, and develop programs to address the division's current and future needs.
• Evaluate succession plans and forecast future risks for the division.
• Develop and implement Personal Development Plans for employees.
• Design and drive initiatives that foster a positive organizational culture aligned with our values and strategic objectives.
• Conduct surveys and assessments to gauge employee engagement and departmental effectiveness, then develop action plans for improvement.
• Manage the annual performance scorecard process and provide training and guidance on developing SMART goals and objectives.
• Educate senior leadership on emerging trends and best practices in learning and development, incorporating innovative approaches and technologies.
• Implement metrics to measure training effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and recommend changes as needed.
• Create programs that promote employee growth, well-being, and engagement.
• Develop and facilitate presentations and training programs to various groups within the organization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in organizational development, human resources, business administration, or a related field is required. A master's degree is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in organizational management or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing effective organizational development programs from the ground up.
• Strong knowledge of leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable delivering, training and facilitating meetings with large groups.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders and build strong relationships across the organization.
• Experienced in partnering with senior executives to perform needs assessments and develop outcome-oriented solutions to complex problems.
• Proven ability to utilize data for needs assessment, partner with people analytics, understand themes and gaps, and establish KPIs to measure organizational outcomes.
• Organizational Development, PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Must be comfortable travelling to overseas locations (up to 10%).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in a professional office environment and involves frequent contact with others as part of Seaboard's collaborative culture. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and with sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks. Regular use of standard office equipment, such as computers and phones, is required. This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended sitting and standing. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The position requires specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.