Learning Specialist

The Boston Beer Company; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is hiring a Learning Specialist in Cincinnati. This hybrid role focuses on training delivery, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in learning and development within a food and beverage context, supporting the organization's commitment to a high-quality workforce.

Benefits

Healthcare

Stock purchase plan

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility support

Financial coaching

Wellness programs

Professional development

Free beer

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in learning and development, preferably in food and beverage.
• 3+ years in production or manufacturing environment with training skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and host new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Maintain training records and ensure standards.
• Track KPIs and conduct progress check-ins.

Skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Continuous improvement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description

We are currently hiring a Learning Specialist in Cincinnati, OH.

This is a Hybrid position at Boston Beer, requiring coworkers to reside within commuting distance to be onsite according to their teams’ weekly schedule.

The Learning Specialist focuses on learning delivery and implementation by partnering closely within the brewery operation's departments to deliver new hire orientation, onboarding, and technical role-based curriculum. This role works with operational leaders to ensure high-quality delivery of new hire and cross-training programs, maintaining and updating program materials for continuous improvement.

What You'll Brew:

• New Hire Orientation & Onboarding: Coordinate and host new hire orientation, partner with People & Culture to build onboarding processes that reflect the company's culture.
• On-the-Job Skills Training & Coordination: Maintain training records, monitor schedules, assign trainers, and ensure training program standards.
• Skill Verification & Bench: Assist leaders in development plans, verify skills, and host bench strength discussions.
• Training Program Health & Reporting: Track KPIs, conduct progress check-ins, gather feedback, and participate in program evaluations.
• Continuous Improvement & Change Management: Support brewery initiatives, update SOPs, and assist with change management processes.

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of progressive learning and development experience, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• 3+ years working in a production or manufacturing environment with training delivery and facilitation skills.

Skills:

• Collaborative, flexible, with a passion for change and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well at all organizational levels.
• Experience with designing engaging learning solutions and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in Learning & Development focusing on training.

Level: 6

Salary range: $75,000–$111,000 annually, with potential bonuses, based on location and experience.

Some Perks include healthcare, stock purchase plan, 401k, tuition reimbursement, fertility support, financial coaching, wellness programs, professional development, and free beer.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services