Learning and Development Specialist
About the role
The Learning & Development Specialist II plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and continuously improving learning and development programs at a single-site manufacturing facility. This role is key in developing the company's Learning & Development strategy, ensuring training initiatives support workforce readiness, operational excellence, safety, quality, leadership development, and long-term organizational growth.
Responsibilities
Partner with the Talent Management Lead and department leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals, workforce plans, and operational requirements.
Establish a long-term learning roadmap that supports start-up growth, workforce capability development, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
Design and implement training frameworks, learning pathways, and skills development programs that support associate progression and operational needs.
Develop standardized training processes, governance, metrics, and tools to ensure consistency and sustainability as the organization expands.
Identify current and future workforce skill requirements and recommend development solutions to address capability gaps.
Create strategies to promote a culture of continuous learning, knowledge transfer, cross-training, and career development.
Measure and report on learning effectiveness, training ROI, workforce readiness, and development outcomes to support data-driven decision making.
Benchmark industry best practices and recommend innovative learning solutions that improve associate performance and organizational capability.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in training or learning and development.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to implementation.
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused teams.
Comfort working in a startup or fast-changing environment.
Working knowledge of adult learning principles in advanced manufacturing and frontline leadership.
Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in training or learning and development.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to implementation.
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused teams.
Comfort working in a startup or fast-changing environment.
Working knowledge of adult learning principles in advanced manufacturing and frontline leadership.
Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
Skills
Learning Strategy & Workforce Development
Training Design & Facilitation
Making Manufacturing & Operational Awareness
Associate Development & Engagement
Collaboration & Influence
Change Management & Adaptability
Continuous Improvement
Project Management & Execution
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
Ability to earn compensatory time off
Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Shift premium (when assigned)
401K plan with company match
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth Advancement opportunities
Educational reimbursement for continued learning
Training and development programs