Instructional Designer

Plastipak; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

EAP

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking an Instructional Designer based in Plymouth, MI. This fully on-site position involves designing, developing, and maintaining e-learning to support employee performance in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in e-learning design. Benefits include wellness programs, life insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, learning technology, communications, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing e-learning solutions.
• Experience with training for manufacturing or technical environments highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with technical experts.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain manufacturing e-learning curriculum.
• Design and develop interactive e-learning for production employees.
• Partner with subject matter experts to identify learning needs.
• Create engaging digital learning experiences using various media.
• Manage e-learning projects from concept through launch.

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

E-learning development

Communication skills

Technical writing

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Articulate Storyline 360

Camtasia

Adobe Creative Cloud

PowerPoint

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

Plymouth, MI 48170

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.

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• 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
• 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