Group Development Partner- Operations

Brookfield, WI
Full-time
Posted Nov 9, 2026

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Skills

Curriculum Development
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Operations
Supply Chain

Job description

Job Description:

WE ARE ONE TEAM THAT BUILDS LEADERS!

At TTI we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide…

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Learning Organization’s Purpose:

•Drive business performance  with competency-based learning to empower employees and feed pipeline or future leaders

•Strengthen our culture  by cultivating TTI as a learning organization using transparent communication, access, and engagement, and

•Upskill our workforce  of the future with new knowledge and skills to keep pushing the business forward

Your Role on Our Team:

The  Group Development Partner - Operations  is focused on creating consistency and flexibility in how we develop Operations leaders throughout the US and LATAM. This role creates and manages the systems and processes in which the development partners execute customized and impactful work.

Examples of duties and responsibilities:

•Lead a team of Development Partners and program managers that consult with the business and Talent Management partners on critical initiatives involving the current and future skill needs of our leadership within operations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, and Distribution).

•Consult with Operations leadership along with VP of Talent Management - Operations to identify root causes for leadership skill/behavior gaps, and drive team’s strategy and prioritize accordingly.

•Support the creation of a long-term workforce planning strategy and provide development solutions to close specific gaps. Solutions may include custom development programs, courses, team interventions and leadership coaching.

•Determine when operations teams should follow consistent solutions and where customization is needed.  Work with Leadership Curriculum Design team to create custom solutions when needed.

•Work with Program Management team to ensure enterprise programing is being applied and reinforced in customized solutions.

•Provide coaching to Sr leaders within operations to support succession planning and overall leadership performance

•Partners with Talent Management on overarching strategy to support Org Review and Talent Ops Review Development planning priorities

•Along with Org Development leadership, creates and maintains the diagnostic framework utilized to root cause issues.

Role level requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge & Application

Serves as an expert in the field of Development . Holds knowledge and experience in how adults learn and the best ways to change behavior that leads to increased performance. Has applied knowledge of Talent cycle process and Talent Management best practice. Sets guardrails and standards that enable consistency and collaboration, introducing improvements. Builds team capability by coaching managers and fostering adoptions of new methods and tools with measurable outcomes

Complexity & Problem Solving

Uses consulting and coaching tactics to root cause skill/behavior issues that are leading to low performance.  Solutions are devised based on limited information and requires judgment. Implementation of solutions requires a longer term view which impacts strategic goals and objectives. Anticipates emerging risks and cross-functional challenges.  Results impact multiple plants and multiple TTI companies.

Collaboration & Interaction

Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments. Creates formal networks with key decision makers and  widely recognized as expert and  thought leader  by both internal and external community . Can serve as external spokesperson for the organization. Manages and influences multiple stakeholder groups and all levels in multiple organizations with possible conflicting priorities.

Travel Requirement

To support plants throughout the country this role has a 30-35% travel requirement

Culture Expectations:  https://www.milwaukeetool.jobs/Culture

Our Culture has long been shaped by Cultural Expectations that guide how we work, collaborate, set goals, and deliver results. These Expectations have been instrumental in making Milwaukee Tool a great place to work and the leader in the industry.

•User Focused, Solution Driven

•Candid

•Extreme Ownership

•Disruptive Mindset

•Speed, Agility and Urgency

•One Team Mentality

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

•Group Manager : 10 (10) years' experience in relevant work is optimal for success in the role (leadership development, human resources, coaching, training, business, or other relevant experience)

•Experience managing another person (direct report, intern, etc)

•Certifications and significant experience with Leadership Development tools and assessments (such as DISC, CliftonStrengths, Emotional Intelligence, Crucial Conversations, or relevant)

•Exceptional interpersonal, customer service, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication, attention to detail and conflict-resolution skills.

•Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.