Learning & Development Specialist

Deceuninck North America - Monroe, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Monroe, OH

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Learning & Development Specialist at Deceuninck North America will lead talent development initiatives and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within the organization. This role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs and organizational development strategies to enhance workforce performance and organizational effectiveness, utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate organizational development programs to enhance employee and organizational effectiveness.
• Conduct needs assessments, identify skill gaps, and recommend targeted interventions.
• Design, develop, and deliver training programs and workshops to improve performance, leadership skills, and team dynamics.
• Facilitate team-building and leadership development workshops.
• Assess the impact of development initiatives through data analysis and feedback, and adjust programs based on findings.
• Partner with department leaders to develop and implement talent development strategies, succession plans, and performance management systems.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in organizational development and human resources to make recommendations for improvement.
• Provide coaching to employees, managers, and leaders to support continuous learning and development.
• Support change management efforts by assisting in the development of effective change strategies.
• Participate in creating policies and procedures related to talent development, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
• Collaborate with external consultants and trainers to support specific development initiatives.
• Oversee the training team, manage departmental budgets, and coordinate training activities affecting manufacturing processes.
• Create and facilitate technical training programs, including classroom and hands-on sessions, and maintain training records.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, processes and work instructions (SOPs, SW, and WIs).
• Administer evaluations and analyze feedback for continuous improvement.
• Assist with new hire orientations, oversee training department functions, and support the Maintenance department in developing an apprenticeship program.

Requirements

• Three (3)+ years of experience in a similar position within a manufacturing organization, preferably industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) for delivery of training programs and content creator software.
• Proven success creating and delivering training programs for both hourly production and salaried professional employee populations with evaluation tools to assess employee competency post training.
• Experience with HRIS Systems for the sake of maintaining employee training records.
• Functionally advanced computer skills to include: Microsoft Office Power Point, Project, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to function well and deliver business results in highly ambiguous situations.
• Must be self-directed and motivated and able to multi-task in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in plastic extrusion and in-depth understanding of our products; or ability to learn and transfer knowledge within 90-days of employment.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Forklift Trainer within 90-days of employment.
• Bachelor degree in Business Management, Organization Development, or Human Resources Management required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Paycor LMS is a differentiator.
• Prior working experience with Paycor is a differentiator.