Business Training Specialist

Dead River Company • South Portland, ME

54d

About The Position

Dead River Company is seeking a Business Training Specialist to support
initiatives that strengthen organizational capability, accelerate employee
development, and align learning strategies with business objectives. This role
goes beyond foundational training delivery — it plays a key part in shaping
culture, driving performance improvement, and supporting organizational
effectiveness across all company locations.

You will design and implement programs that build workforce capability,
reinforce company values, and support operational excellence. This position is
ideal for someone who understands how training, leadership development, culture,
and change management intersect to drive sustainable business results.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry or related field experience preferred
• Experience in training, coaching, leadership development, or organizational development roles
• Demonstrated ability to influence and support positive organizational change
• Strong understanding of workplace safety, operational standards, and performance management
• Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to build credibility with leaders at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout ME, NH, VT, MA, and NY

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Organizational Development Initiatives
• Partner with Director of OD & Learning, senior operational leaders to align learning strategies with company goals
• Conduct organizational and training needs assessments to identify capability gaps
• Design development strategies that strengthen culture, engagement, and performance
• Facilitate change management initiatives tied to new programs, systems, and strategic priorities
• Design & Deliver Strategic Learning Programs
• Develop structured onboarding pathways that accelerate productivity and cultural integration
• Facilitate classroom, small group, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions
• Reinforce safety standards, customer service excellence, compliance, and company policies
• Ensure consistent, high-quality learning experiences across all locations
• Strengthen Leadership & Employee Capability
• Provide coaching and development support to frontline leaders and supervisors
• Equip leaders with tools to drive accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Foster a culture of professionalism, ownership, and operational excellence
• Measure Impact & Drive Continuous Improvement
• Utilize metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and organizational impact
• Analyze performance data to refine learning strategies
• Maintain training documentation and track employee development progress
• Stay current on best practices in adult learning, organizational development, and change management

Benefits

• At Dead River Company, we believe our people are our greatest asset. This role offers the opportunity to shape the employee learning experience, strengthen performance across the organization, and contribute to a culture rooted in safety, service, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level