Learning and Development Specialist 2
About The Position
The Learning & Development Specialist II is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving learning and development programs at a single-site manufacturing facility operating within a fast-paced start-up environment. This role serves as a key partner in developing the company’s Learning & Development strategy, ensuring training initiatives support workforce readiness, operational excellence, safety, quality, leadership development, and long-term organizational growth. Working closely with the Talent Management Lead, department leadership, and subject matter experts, the Specialist II establishes foundational learning systems, training frameworks, and competency-based development programs that support rapid growth, scalability, associate engagement, and business objectives. This role helps create a culture of continuous learning while building sustainable processes that enable the organization to develop talent internally and meet evolving operational demands.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in training or learning and development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to implementation.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused teams.
- Comfort working in a startup or fast-changing environment.
- Working knowledge of adult learning principles in advanced manufacturing and frontline leadership.
- Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting a medium-sized manufacturing operation.
- Familiarity with safety, quality, or technical skills training.
- Experience creating job aids or simple e-learning materials.
- Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) or training-tracking tools.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Talent Management Lead and department leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals, workforce plans, and operational requirements.
- Establish a long-term learning roadmap that supports start-up growth, workforce capability development, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
- Design and implement training frameworks, learning pathways, and skills development programs that support associate progression and operational needs.
- Develop standardized training processes, governance, metrics, and tools to ensure consistency and sustainability as the organization expands.
- Identify current and future workforce skill requirements and recommend development solutions to address capability gaps.
- Create strategies to promote a culture of continuous learning, knowledge transfer, cross-training, and career development.
- Measure and report on learning effectiveness, training ROI, workforce readiness, and development outcomes to support data-driven decision making.
- Benchmark industry best practices and recommend innovative learning solutions that improve associate performance and organizational capability.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays
- Ability to earn compensatory time off
- Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
- Shift premium (when assigned)
- 401K plan with company match
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
- Advancement opportunities
- Education reimbursement for continued learning
- Training and development programs
- On-Site cafeteria
- On-Site recreational area
- On-Site wellness area
- Clean, climate-controlled environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
