Oelwein Learning & Development Advisor

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries • Oelwein, IA

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About The Position

East Penn is seeking a Learning & Development Advisor (LDA) to join its Learning & Development Department and develop training curricula throughout the corporation. Using a Learning Path concept, the advisor may support Production, Office, Logistics, Engineering, and other departments that need curriculum development. The position works with managers, steering committees, and supervisors to evaluate training effectiveness, review job qualifications, and update related systems. It also develops training curricula and skill assessments, coordinates department learning paths, and directs training and development for hourly production personnel in assigned departments. The role requires regular attendance, the ability to work mandatory overtime, and responsibility for product quality, hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A history of established, demonstrated working relationships.
• Ability to follow an effective organizational project management process and work closely with partners and working groups to ensure projects meet business needs.
• Ability to learn and use training-related and metrics-producing software.
• Ability to understand Learning & Development systems and applications to monitor and control training.
• Quick learner who can understand job processes and procedures to execute the Learning Paths methodology.
• Demonstrable time-management skills, particularly balancing and coordinating schedules and personnel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching or instructional experience in a training and/or development role.
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or Human Resource Management, or previous management or training experience.
• SHRM and/or ATD certification.
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment with a sizable workforce of 500–1,000 or more.

Responsibilities

• Work with management, steering committees, and supervisors to evaluate the effectiveness and application of new and existing training.
• Periodically review and update job qualifications and related system materials, such as forms.
• Formulate training curricula and select instructional methods based on training needs and method effectiveness, including individual training, group instruction, CBT, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.
• Plan, develop, and direct the coordination of training and development for hourly production personnel in assigned departments.
• Identify, develop, validate, and implement skill assessments.
• Coordinate, review, and obtain approval for department learning paths.
• Maintain regular attendance and be able to work mandatory overtime.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Produce a high-quality product and follow proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with a low employee premium.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution.
• Nine paid company holidays, two paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fitness discounts.
• Promotional opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED