Manufacturing Learning & Development Specialist (Apprenticeships)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking an Learning and Development Specialist to support manufacturing training and apprenticeship programs onsite. You will develop, maintain, and improve standardized offerings while coordinating with local leadership and SMEs to deliver classroom, e-learning, and on‑the‑job training.

The role emphasizes collaboration with various departments, leadership levels, and HR to align training with organizational goals, supported by LMS tracking and metric reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to functional work.
• 2+ years of progressive work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficient with Google Workspace collaboration tools.
• Understanding of Adult Learning Theory.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research 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, in a timely manner.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Google Workspace

Adult Learning Theory

Multimedia training platforms

Training needs analysis

Stakeholder interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

RRD is seeking an Learning and Development Specialist to support manufacturing training and apprenticeship programs onsite. You will develop, maintain, and improve standardized offerings while coordinating with local leadership and SMEs to deliver classroom, e-learning, and on‑the‑job training.

The role emphasizes collaboration with various departments, leadership levels, and HR to align training with organizational goals, supported by LMS tracking and metric reporting.