Instructional Designer

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking an Instructional Designer to design, develop, and maintain on-site e-learning for a manufacturing environment at our Plymouth, MI headquarters.

You will partner with manufacturing experts, create engaging digital experiences, and manage projects from concept to LMS publication, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of experience, and occasional travel to facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design or related field.
• 3+ years of e-learning design and development experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/training frontline environments preferred.
• Proficiency with Storyline 360 and multimedia tools.
• Travel ability; in-person at Plymouth, MI office.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain manufacturing e-learning curriculum.
• Design interactive e-learning for production employees.
• Collaborate with SMEs to translate complex content into clear instruction.
• Manage projects from concept to LMS publication.

Skills

Instructional design

Storyline 360

Camtasia

Adobe Creative Cloud

PowerPoint

Adult learning

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Articulate Storyline 360

Camtasia

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

As an Instructional Designer, you design, develop and maintain e-learning that supports employee performance in a manufacturing environment. Partnering with manufacturing subject matter experts and L&D colleagues, you’ll translate technical and operational information into practical, engaging training that helps employees perform their jobs safely, efficiently and consistently. This is a fully on-site position located at our corporate headquarters in Plymouth, MI.

You Will:

• Own and maintain manufacturing e-learning curriculum, ensuring content remains relevant, accurate, and aligned with operational needs.
• Design and develop interactive e-learning for production employees using sound instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Partner with manufacturing subject matter experts to identify learning needs and translate complex technical content into clear, practical instruction.
• Create engaging digital learning experiences using interactions, scenarios, assessments, graphics, audio, video, and other media.
• Manage e-learning projects from concept through launch, including content gathering, development, stakeholder review, testing, LMS publication, and ongoing updates.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, learning technology, communications, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing e-learning solutions
• Experience developing training for manufacturing, industrial, technical, operations, skilled-trades, or other frontline environments is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Articulate Storyline 360, along with experience using multimedia development tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Strong instructional writing, research, project management, and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical subject matter experts.
• Ability to travel occasionally to our manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to be fully in-person at our corporate office in Plymouth, MI.

Benefits Package:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• *Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees.

At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about.

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