Learning & Development Specialist: Manufacturing Excellence

Metalsa; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Metalsa in Hopkinsville, KY seeks a Learning and Development Specialist to drive strategic training, onboarding, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

You will design and deliver training, manage the LMS, certify instructors, and partner with operations to close skills gaps while ensuring safety and compliance.

This role offers growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a collaborative culture focused on quality and development.

Qualifications

• B.A. degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in Learning and Development, Training, or Human Resources.
• SHRM or PHR certification preferred.
• Learning and Development certifications or training preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment or with a CBA preferred.
• Project management and change management experience, with ability to lead training initiatives from design through execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/automotive processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Detect training needs and build strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Track Annual Training Plan compliance and support its execution.
• Partner with leaders to define training strategies that upskill internal talent.
• Lead training manual development and standardize materials for new hires and technical roles.
• Administer orientation training for new hires with structured onboarding and safety induction.
• Coordinate training logistics—scheduling, trainer coordination, materials, venues.
• Develop and certify internal instructors by coaching supervisors and experts.
• Select, vet, and manage external training suppliers and certification bodies.
• Evaluate training program effectiveness and track completion rates and scores.
• Fulfill legal, safety, quality, and environmental training documentation requirements.
• Manage tuition, scholarship, and reimbursement programs for employees.
• Consolidate monthly training KPIs and maintain dashboards.
• Track progress in Metalsa University and ensure alignment with plant needs.
• Manage training and compliance databases (DTN, Digi Binder) with audit-ready records.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of training completion rates and identify gaps by department.
• Support department matrix coordination and cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead Train the Trainer programs and institutional trainings.

Skills

L&D strategy

Training design and delivery

Project management

Change management

MS Office (Excel/Access/PowerPoint)

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/HR/Organizational Development)

Tools

LMS

Train the Trainer

Job description

Metalsa in Hopkinsville, KY seeks a Learning and Development Specialist to drive strategic training, onboarding, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

You will design and deliver training, manage the LMS, certify instructors, and partner with operations to close skills gaps while ensuring safety and compliance.

This role offers growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a collaborative culture focused on quality and development.