Strategic L&D Architect for Global Manufacturing

HBCUNetwork; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to architect and drive talent development for our new U.S. manufacturing facility.

You will design training strategies, onboarding initiatives, and collaborate with corporate HQ and Korean partners to build a skilled workforce and smooth plant operations. You will lead instructional design, develop modules and job aids, manage the LMS, and build leadership programs for frontline

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Human Resource Development, or related areas.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or technical operations environments.
• Proven experience developing onboarding frameworks, training systems, and structured on‑the‑job training programs.
• Experience administering Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, manufacturing safety and compliance requirements, workforce development strategies, and training operations.
• Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing projects preferred.
• Experience collaborating with workforce development organizations, educational institutions, or economic development partners preferred.
• Bilingual English and Korean language skills preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute workforce development strategies aligned with business goals, production milestones, and corporate initiatives.
• Serve as the primary learning and development liaison between corporate headquarters and local plant operations.
• Design and develop engaging training programs, learning modules, job aids, and visual work instructions using proven instructional design methodologies.
• Partner with Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Production teams to transform manufacturing procedures into structured training programs and on‑the‑job training materials.
• Build leadership development programs for frontline supervisors and team leaders.
• Design and facilitate comprehensive onboarding programs for new employees.
• Coordinate and manage hands‑on training opportunities, including partnerships with the company’s manufacturing operations in Korea.
• Develop team‑building and cross‑cultural integration programs to support collaboration between U.S. employees and Korean expatriates.
• Facilitate employee orientations, leadership workshops, compliance training, safety refreshers, and professional development programs.
• Manage the company Learning Management System (LMS) and oversee day‑to‑day training operations.

Skills

facilitation

instructional design

training program development

LMS administration

communication

cross-cultural collaboration

project management

on-site training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Canva

LMS platforms

Job description

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to architect and drive talent development for our new U.S. manufacturing facility.

You will design training strategies, onboarding initiatives, and collaborate with corporate HQ and Korean partners to build a skilled workforce and smooth plant operations. You will lead instructional design, develop modules and job aids, manage the LMS, and build leadership programs for frontline