Training & Development Lead

Roquette•Keokuk, IA

1d•$82,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Roquette is hiring a Training & Development Lead within its Human Resources team. Based in Keokuk, Iowa, this role leads the assessment, design, development, coordination, facilitation, implementation, and evaluation of technical training programs, primarily supporting manufacturing operations. The role partners with Human Resources, subject matter experts, and site leadership to build workforce capability, support employee growth and compliance, and advance operational excellence through learning and development initiatives. The position is primarily onsite and supports employees in manufacturing and operational areas. It is a regular, full-time employee position. Occasional early or late working hours may be required to support multiple shifts and rotation of shifts. The estimated salary range is $82,000–$95,000, with possible eligibility for performance-based incentive compensation. Compensation depends on factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Training & Development, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of training facilitation experience.
Experience as a Training Specialist, Facilitator, Learning & Development Specialist, or in a similar role.
Experience coordinating and managing multiple training programs and initiatives simultaneously.
Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, training methodologies, and best practices.
Experience developing training materials and curricula, facilitating virtual and classroom learning, using learning management systems (including Workday Learning), and analyzing training metrics and reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Adobe applications, and other training-related software.
Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, organization, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder relationship skills.
Ability to influence without direct authority and manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with equivalent relevant experience supplemented by industry-recognized certifications will also be considered.
Relevant certifications in adult education, training facilitation, instructional design, or related fields.
A certificate in Human Resource Management, or a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing training across the full training lifecycle: needs assessment, design, development, delivery, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Identify training needs using operational reviews, workforce data, employee feedback, skills-gap analyses, stakeholder consultations, Value Stream Mapping, and other improvement tools; partner with site and manufacturing leaders and subject matter experts to set development priorities and qualification requirements.
Develop, revise, and maintain manufacturing training curricula, work instructions, training guides, learning materials, and assessments, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and regulatory expectations; maintain review, approval, and version control.
Facilitate instructor-led, virtual, classroom-based, and on-the-job training; prepare materials, coordinate sessions, manage enrollment and attendance, assess understanding, adapt delivery to employee learning needs, and support consistency across shifts and departments.
Maintain accurate training records and manufacturing training matrices; help leaders track qualifications, completion, overdue requirements, and retraining needs; provide progress reports, development feedback, and recommended actions.
Administer Workday Learning courses, curricula, assignments, retraining intervals, attendance and completion records, content uploads, progress monitoring, and reports; maintain data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality; partner with HRIS administrators to resolve issues and improve processes.
Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, knowledge checks, observed performance, qualification results, and relevant KPIs; recommend improvements based on training data and operational results; support internal, customer, and regulatory audits with training documentation.
Partner with Human Resources, site leadership, manufacturing leaders, and subject matter experts on employee development, workforce capability, leadership development, onboarding, orientation, knowledge transfer, and other organizational development initiatives.
Participate in continuous improvement and follow applicable safety, quality, hygiene, environmental, ethics, and compliance requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and escalate significant safety, quality, compliance, or training risks through appropriate channels.