Learning and Development Partner

Koch•Little Rock, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, is seeking a Learning & Development Partner to support multiple manufacturing sites within an assigned region. This role serves as a critical link between global Learning & Development strategy and site-level execution. The Learning & Development Partner works proactively with site leaders, supervisors, and employees to enable effective learning, strengthen on-the-job training, and support workforce capability. In partnership with global and regional L&D teams, this role helps implement learning programs and frameworks across sites while ensuring they are practical, scalable, and aligned to real operational needs. The Learning & Development Partner plays an active role in shaping how learning solutions are adopted and sustained at the site level, providing insights and feedback that influence continuous improvement of global and regional learning strategies. Regular travel is required to assigned manufacturing sites to build relationships, support learning execution, and partner with site leaders; anticipated travel between different US states (per assigned region) is up to approximately 50% during the initial 6–8 months, with travel cadence adjusting as site relationships and learning maturity are established. When the Learning & Development Partner is not traveling, office location will be within one of the facilities within assigned region. Supporting: Little Rock AR, Caldwell ID, Phoenix AZ, Costa Mesas CA - Travel up to 50% The ideal candidate will sit at Little Rock AR.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field preferred, OR equivalent experience
2+ years’ experience designing, implementing, and continuously improving scalable learning programs (e.g., on-the-job training, certification pathways, onboarding frameworks) that drive measurable performance outcomes.
2+ years’ experience facilitating, presenting, or supporting instructor-led training combined with evaluating training effectiveness and translating data, feedback, and performance metrics into actionable insights that improve learning outcomes and business performance
3+ years’ experience with computer systems, including Microsoft Office
Experience with enterprise systems such as Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience working in manufacturing environments
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize work, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, analyze information to identify trends and gaps, align stakeholders, and develop practical solutions that drive business results.
Experience of application of adult learning principles, blended learning approaches, training effectiveness, and instructional design best practices (e.g., ADDIE, SAM, Kirkpatrick, etc.)
Experience developing or supporting learning materials using digital learning tools, such as: Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise), Camtasia Video, screen capture, or animation-based learning tools, Other e-learning or multimedia development platforms

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary site-facing learning partner for assigned manufacturing locations, building strong relationships with site leaders, supervisors, HR and key stakeholders.
Conduct Needs and gap analyses to identify learning priorities and knowledge, skill, and ability (KSA) gaps aligned to site business objectives.
Partner with global and regional Learning & Development teams to implement, adapt, and sustain learning programs, frameworks, and initiatives within assigned sites by leveraging data, stakeholder input and performance insights to help prioritize high-impact learning solutions.
Translate learning strategies into practical, site-level execution by enabling supervisors to reinforce training expectations, drive on-the-job application, and build employee capability.
Strengthen site specific learning needs, such as on-the-job training (OJT) practices by partnering with supervisors and site resources to improve execution quality, documentation usability, and consistency.
Facilitate or co-facilitate classroom and instructor-led training for all working shifts and times, using existing content, and coach subject matter experts through Train-the-Trainer approaches to improve delivery effectiveness.
Develop or tailor site-specific learning materials, job aids, and resources to address localized needs or process differences while aligning with global standards and frameworks.
Identify and leverage external learning resources (technical colleges, vendors, institutions) to support technical skill development and succession needs.