L&D Supervisor

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

4h • Hybrid

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.

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: 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

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

What This Job Offers

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