Training and Development Specialist

Viskase Companies, Inc in; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Viskase Companies, Inc. is seeking a Training and Development Specialist focused on Finance to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive training programs that boost workforce capability and operational excellence.

You will drive onboarding, safety, quality, and productivity improvements while aligning programs with business needs. The role requires strategic, hands-on expertise in instructional design, adult learning, and program management, with strong collaboration across departments to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, HR, or Instructional Design.
• 5+ years in training and development with instructional design and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of LMS, e-learning, and adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital training platforms.
• Extensive experience with Learning Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessments across Safety, Quality, Operations, and Onboarding.
• Design and implement training programs and materials with cross-functional leaders.
• Lead initiatives to improve programs, reducing costs and boosting productivity.
• Evaluate training effectiveness via feedback, assessments, metrics, and analysis.
• Develop annual training plan and structured teaching plans.
• Translate business needs into training programs for development.
• Onboard new hires through orientation sessions.
• Adapt training methods to diverse learning styles.
• Mentor junior trainers with coaching and development support.

Skills

LMS

Instructional design

Adult learning

Leadership

Program management

MS Office

Digital training tools

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education/HR/Instructional Design

Job description

Training and Development Specialist (Finance)

We are seeking a Training & Development Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive training programs that support employee growth and organizational development. This role is responsible for enhancing workforce capability across the organization, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, safety, quality, onboarding, and productivity.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands‑on learning professional with experience in instructional design, adult learning, leadership, and training program management within a dynamic operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements across all phases of operations, including Safety, Quality, Operations, and Onboarding
• Design, develop, and implement effective training programs and materials in partnership with cross‑functional department leaders
• Lead training initiatives that support operational excellence by continuously improving programs and processes to reduce costs and increase productivity
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, performance metrics, and continuous analysis
• Develop the annual training plan and prepare structured teaching plans
• Translate business and role requirements into training programs that support employee development and career progression
• Acclimate new hires to the business through onboarding and orientation sessions
• Analyze learning needs and adapt training methods to support a variety of learning styles
• Mentor, develop, and guide junior trainers by providing coaching, feedback, and professional development support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in training and development, including instructional design and leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of learning management systems (LMS), instructional design, e‑learning, and adult learning principles
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software, including digital training tools and platforms
• Extensive experience with Learning Management Systems
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Strong understanding of adult learning methodologies and effective training practices

Core Competencies

• Commitment to excellence
• Integrity
• Ownership and accountability for results
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping the learning culture of the organization, supporting employee growth, and driving performance across the operation.

If you are passionate about developing people, improving processes, and building effective training programs, we encourage you to apply.