Manufacturing L&D Leader: Training & Onboarding

Virginia Economic Development Partnership; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Economic Development Partnership seeks a Learning & Development Specialist for our new U.S. manufacturing facility in Virginia.

You will architect workforce development strategies, design training programs, lead onboarding, and collaborate with corporate HQ and external partners to build a skilled workforce. The role requires 10+ years in L&D, strong instructional design skills, LMS expertise, and the ability to work across cultures, including Korea partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certifications CPTD/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR; Lean/Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive L&D experience in manufacturing or technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop workforce development strategies aligned with business goals and milestones.
• Serve as liaison between corporate HQ and local plant operations.
• Design and deliver engaging training programs, modules, and job aids.
• Lead onboarding programs for new employees and executives.
• Partner with Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Production to convert procedures into training materials.
• Build leadership development programs for frontline supervisors.
• Oversee LMS administration and day-to-day training operations.
• Coordinate hands-on training, including Korea-related partnerships.

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation

LMS administration

Project management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Onboarding program design

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Certifications: CPTD/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR; Lean/Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Canva

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Virginia Economic Development Partnership seeks a Learning & Development Specialist for our new U.S. manufacturing facility in Virginia.

You will architect workforce development strategies, design training programs, lead onboarding, and collaborate with corporate HQ and external partners to build a skilled workforce. The role requires 10+ years in L&D, strong instructional design skills, LMS expertise, and the ability to work across cultures, including Korea partnerships.