Learning And Development Specialist

ProAmpac; Donegal; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac in Ireland seeks a Training Lead focused on completing and maintaining production training while supporting EHS, Quality and other departments to ensure all required training is completed.

Key duties include designing curricula, identifying training gaps, delivering effective training, analyzing needs, reporting on training performance, budgeting for training, and fostering a learning culture with emerging tech such as AI and DeepHow.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and delivery of training within a learning and development team.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience with digital learning tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training curricula, courses and programmes in line with company procedures, industry best practice and relevant legislation.
• Identify gaps in production training and develop plans to address them.
• Deliver effective classroom-based and on-the-job training.
• Conduct training needs analyses and identify the most appropriate solutions to meet business requirements.
• Establish and report on measures of training performance and success, identifying opportunities to improve programme effectiveness.
• Prepare training budgets and funding submissions for relevant government departments.
• Provide management with clear reports on training progress.
• Work with teams across the business to embed a strong learning culture.
• Use emerging technologies, including AI and DeepHow, to enhance training delivery.
• Support succession planning and employee development.
• Build strong, collaborative working relationships across the business.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

DeepHow

AI in training

Job description

Role Overview: The primary focus is completing and maintaining production training, while supporting EHS, Quality and other departments to ensure all required training is completed.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop training curricula, courses and programmes in line with company procedures, industry best practice and relevant legislation.
• Identify gaps in production training and develop plans to address them.
• Deliver effective classroom-based and on-the-job training.
• Conduct training needs analyses and identify the most appropriate solutions to meet business requirements.
• Establish and report on measures of training performance and success, identifying opportunities to improve programme effectiveness.
• Prepare training budgets and funding submissions for relevant government departments.
• Provide management with clear reports on training progress.
• Work with teams across the business to embed a strong learning culture.
• Use emerging technologies, including AI and DeepHow, to enhance training delivery.
• Support succession planning and employee development.
• Build strong, collaborative working relationships across the business.

What We’re Looking For

• A relevant qualification is desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience developing and delivering training within a learning and development team.
• Experience in digital learning; familiarity with DeepHow would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with familiarity with SharePoint.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and promote a consistent, joined‑up approach to training.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Coaching and mentoring experience.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel when required.