Oelwein Learning & Development Advisor

East Penn Manufacturing Company • 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 work with Production, Office, Logistics, Engineering, and other departments that need curriculum development. The role collaborates with management, steering committees, and supervisors to evaluate training effectiveness, review job qualifications, and update related systems and forms. It also develops training curricula, coordinates training and development for hourly production personnel, and creates and implements skill assessments and department learning paths.

The position requires regular attendance and the ability to work mandatory overtime. The advisor is also responsible for producing a high-quality product and following proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices. These are identified as essential elements of the job.

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 feel comfortable using training-related and metrics-producing software.
• Ability to understand Learning & Development systems and applications to monitor and control training.
• Ability to quickly learn 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/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 items, including forms.
• Formulate training curricula and determine instructional methods based on training needs and the effectiveness of methods such as individual training, group instruction, computer-based training, 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 department learning paths, review them, and obtain approval.
• Maintain regular attendance and work mandatory overtime.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Help 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.
• 9 paid company holidays and 2 paid personal holidays.
• Paid vacation days annually.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fitness discounts.
• Promotional opportunities.
• Annual bonus program for all employees.

What This Job Offers

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