Jay Vander Laan
About Jay Vander Laan
Jay Vander Laan is a Learning & Development Manager at US Foods, with a background in HR and program management. He has held various roles at companies such as Amazon and PepsiCo, where he achieved significant improvements in productivity and recruitment efficiency.
Current Role at US Foods
Jay Vander Laan serves as the Learning & Development Manager at US Foods, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing employee training and development initiatives. His responsibilities include designing and implementing learning programs that align with the company's strategic goals. Vander Laan's efforts aim to improve employee skills and overall productivity within the organization.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Before joining US Foods, Jay Vander Laan worked at Amazon as a Senior Program Manager in Learning & Development Strategy from 2020 to 2021. Based in Winnetka, IL, he was responsible for developing and executing learning strategies that supported employee growth and operational efficiency. His tenure at Amazon lasted one year.
Career at PepsiCo
Jay Vander Laan has extensive experience at PepsiCo, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Program Manager in Global HR Solutions from 2019 to 2020, and prior to that, he served as a Senior Business Relationship Manager for Global Learning and Talent Solutions from 2016 to 2019. His earlier roles included Manager of Global Recruiting Solutions from 2011 to 2016 and Training Operations Lead from 2008 to 2011. Vander Laan's contributions at PepsiCo included strategic HR initiatives that improved productivity and recruitment processes.
Educational Background
Jay Vander Laan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on HR and International Management from Roosevelt University. Additionally, he studied French language at Université Lumière Lyon 2, where he earned a Language Certificate. His educational background supports his expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Impactful Achievements
Throughout his career, Jay Vander Laan has achieved notable improvements in various organizational metrics. He implemented measures that led to a 15% increase in productivity and a 10% reduction in safety incidents. His strategic recruitment strategies improved the time to fill positions by four weeks. Vander Laan also significantly increased employee engagement with learning programs, achieving a 150% rise in utilization.