Manufacturing L&D Specialist — Apprenticeships & Training

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and other benefits

Job summary

RRD is seeking an on-site Learning and Development Specialist to design, deliver, and improve training and apprenticeship programs across manufacturing. You will work with site leadership and SMEs to align training with business goals, using classroom, e-learning, and on-the-job methods.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Google Workspace and Learning Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressive work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficient with Google Workspace.
• Understanding of Adult Learning Theory.
• Adept with multimedia training platforms.
• Ability to evaluate training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform needs analysis through relationships with local leadership, stakeholders, and staff to identify training needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate learning interventions to achieve business objectives.
• Create engaging and challenging courseware and training materials.
• Implement appropriate solutions for a variety of mediums, including classroom facilitation and online delivery.
• Coordinate and/or assist in various training activities within the facility (e.g., apprentice programs, manufacturing training, safety compliance, orientation programs, job knowledge, and leadership development).
• Develop standardized training/apprenticeship metrics to evaluate the success of all training initiatives.
• Support local personnel in the implementation of Apprenticeships and related training.
• Track employee progress in online learning and compliance course completion via Learning Management System Apply standard evaluation methodologies for measuring training effectiveness and analyze evaluation data.
• Create reports to present findings to mid-level management or HR partners.
• Make recommendations to partners for changes on how to improve employee performance or adjust training programs to maximize effectiveness and execute those changes.
• Drive analysis of skills development expectations for each role in assigned location(s) and create related documentation in support of performance and training needs through observation and stakeholder interviews.
• Serves as a liaison between local managers and Corp HR/Learning & Development Demonstrates knowledge of principles and practices of adult learning theories, training and development, and training design and their successful application within the workplace environment.
• Develops, manages, and delivers training.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to functional work

Job description

RRD is seeking an on-site Learning and Development Specialist to design, deliver, and improve training and apprenticeship programs across manufacturing. You will work with site leadership and SMEs to align training with business goals, using classroom, e-learning, and on-the-job methods.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Google Workspace and Learning Management Systems.