L&D Supervisor
About The Position
In this position ... Your expertise in learning and development, instructional design, and industry-specific knowledge will contribute to the design and delivery of effective training programs aligned with business objectives and the unique needs of automotive manufacturing. What you'll do ... Learning Needs Analysis & Strategy Development: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including subject matter experts (SMEs), to identify skill gaps, training requirements, and performance improvement opportunities Assess the existing competencies and capabilities of the workforce to determine areas of improvement and development Develop and implement learning strategies that align with the business goals and objectives of automotive manufacturing organizations Identify innovative learning approaches and methodologies that leverage technology and industry best practices to enhance learning effectiveness Design strategies for competency development, career progression, and continuous learning to support the evolving demands of automotive manufacturing Assess current and future needs of the organization through interviews, focus groups, surveys, and analysis of data Curriculum Design & Development: Lead the design and development of instructional curricula and learning materials tailored to the specific needs of automotive manufacturing personnel Collaborate with SMEs and instructional designers to create engaging and interactive learning content, including e-learning modules, virtual reality simulations, and hands-on activities Program Management & Implementation: Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs for automotive manufacturing personnel Manage activities including statements of work, PO approval, invoicing, leading project teams, sharing expertise, compiling points of view/recommendations, and executive presentations Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs using key performance indicators (KPIs) and feedback mechanisms Continuously improve and refine learning programs based on research, benchmarking, data-driven insights, and learner feedback (Source: Manufacturing Job Description) Own end-to-end development of manufacturing-related learning and experiences designed to prepare employees for excellence in their roles so they can optimize the business Establish and report regularly on metrics that demonstrate learning impact and effectiveness Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and build capabilities of team (SMEs, learning experts, and vendors) to deliver innovative solutions that incorporate the latest learning trends Manage, coach, and influence others (team, peers, employees, and leaders) in demonstrating a growth and innovative mindset Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, operations, and senior leadership, to ensure alignment of learning strategies with organizational goals Build strong relationships with external partners, training providers, and industry associations to leverage expertise and resources in automotive manufacturing education and training Communicate learning strategies, progress updates, and evaluation findings to stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and support for learning initiatives Innovation & Best Practices: Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in automotive manufacturing and the broader learning and development field Research and evaluate new tools, platforms, and methodologies to enhance the learning experience and drive innovation Provide recommendations on the adoption of new learning technologies and strategies to optimize learning outcomes in automotive manufacturing
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong project management skills, including planning, organization, and coordination of multiple initiatives
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and storytelling skills; must be capable of communicating information to diverse audiences in a virtual environment
- In-depth knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, technologies, and industry-specific challenges
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years designing and delivering learning experiences
- Advanced Excel and Power point Skills
- Ability to manage, coach, and influence others (team, peers, employees, and leaders) in demonstrating a growth and innovative mindset
- Facilitation Skills
- Strong leadership presence
- Proven experience in assessing critical learning needs for an organization
- Experience in new and existing learning delivery methods, including ILT, vILT, online learning, webcasts, mobile, social, video, and microlearning
- Demonstrated ability to influence others and collaborate with cross-functional global partners
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workloads, self-motivated, and work independently in a fast-paced iterative environment
- Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design models, and emerging trends in technology-enhanced learning
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS)
- Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making abilities
- Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and keeping up-to-date with industry advancements
Responsibilities
- Learning Needs Analysis & Strategy Development
- Curriculum Design & Development
- Program Management & Implementation
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Innovation & Best Practices
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
