Learning & Development Specialist

Responsibilities

• Build and update training resources for manufacturing roles, operating procedures, workplace safety, quality standards, and core production systems.
• Develop instructor-led, digital, hands-on, and blended learning experiences that improve knowledge retention and support consistent execution on the floor.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and internal experts to identify development needs and convert them into practical learning solutions.
• Contribute to leadership growth initiatives for supervisors, frontline managers, and employees preparing for expanded responsibility.
• Support onboarding activities and performance development efforts in partnership with people leaders and HR stakeholders.
• Analyze capability gaps by reviewing performance information, gathering stakeholder feedback, and observing day-to-day operations.
• Create focused development plans for employees, teams, and functional groups based on identified skill priorities.
• Lead training sessions, workshops, and individual coaching conversations for a range of audiences across the organization.
• Measure program impact through participant input, assessments, adoption trends, and operational results, then refine content as needed.
• Maintain accurate learning records, curriculum materials, and supporting documentation while promoting a culture of ongoing development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Education, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in training, instructional design, talent development, or a comparable learning-focused role; manufacturing experience is required.
• Spanish language skills, both written and verbal, is strongly desired.
• Proven ability to create engaging training materials for operational, plant, or production-based environments.
• Solid understanding of adult learning practices, instructional design approaches, and effective group facilitation techniques.
• Experience with onboarding programs, leadership development initiatives, or competency-building efforts is highly valued.
• Ability to assess learning needs, identify skill gaps, and recommend practical development strategies tied to business goals.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and project coordination skills, along with proficiency in learning technologies and content development tools.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Training and instructional design
• Learning and development
• Onboarding and performance development
• Leadership development
• Adult learning practices
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Learning technologies and content development tools

Benefits

• Full benefits package (Health, dental, and vision)
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• HSA/FSA, STD and LTD, Basic Life and AD& D, Voluntary Supplemental Life
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement