Organizational Development Manager in Spring Grove, Illinois at Scot Forge Company

Develop Leaders. Strengthen Talent. Shape the Future.

Scot Forge is seeking an Organizational Development Manager to lead talent, leadership, learning, and performance initiatives across our employee-owned organization.

This role serves as a strategic partner to business and operational leaders, helping build the systems, capabilities, and culture needed to support organizational growth. The Organizational Development Manager will play a key role in developing leaders, strengthening workforce capability, enhancing performance management processes, and driving organizational effectiveness across a 600-employee company.

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Opportunity to shape leadership, talent, and organizational development strategies across the enterprise
• High-impact role with visibility across manufacturing and corporate functions
• Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and employee development
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Scot Forge

Scot Forge is a 130+ year-old, employee-owned manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings. Our products support critical industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, aerospace, and national defense.

From components used in mining equipment and energy infrastructure to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, Scot Forge produces forged solutions for some of the world's most demanding environments.

What You'll Do

As the Organizational Development Manager, you will:

• Lead organizational development initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, and business performance
• Design and implement leadership development, succession planning, and employee development programs
• Partner with leaders to identify organizational needs and deliver targeted development solutions
• Oversee talent and performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development planning
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, and organizational effectiveness
• Analyze talent and performance data to identify trends and support workforce planning decisions
• Evaluate and continuously improve training, leadership, and development programs
• Support change management, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement initiatives
• Manage development investments to maximize business impact and long-term organizational success

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in organizational development, talent management, training, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience leading organizational change initiatives
• Experience designing and managing performance management systems within a complex organization
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive organizational change
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and consulting skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments
• Experience with leadership development, succession planning, and workforce development strategies
• Experience using talent analytics and performance metrics to support business decisions
• Experience in employee-owned or values-driven organizations
• Advanced education or professional certifications in organizational development, talent management, or related disciplines

Work Environment

• Primarily based in Spring Grove, Illinois
• Occasional travel to Franklin Park, Illinois and Clinton, Wisconsin facilities
• Combination of office, meeting, training, and manufacturing-floor environments
• Frequent collaboration with leaders and employees across the organization

Additional Requirements

• 100% onsite position
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment hair follicle drug screen

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HSA), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.