L&D Specialist

SUMMARY: The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering learning solutions that build workforce capability and support business performance. This role partners with leaders, subject matter experts, and operational teams to create training content for production environments, strengthen leadership capability, support performance management practices, and address identified skill gaps across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain training content for production roles, processes, systems, safety, quality, and standard work.
• Create instructor-led, on-the-job, digital, and blended learning materials that support operational consistency and learner retention.
• Partner with operations leaders and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and translate them into effective training solutions.
• Lead or support leadership development programs for frontline leaders, supervisors, and emerging leaders.
• Partner with leaders and HR stakeholders to support performance management and onboarding processes
• Assess organizational and functional skill gaps through interviews, observation, performance data, and stakeholder input.
• Develop targeted learning plans to address identified skill needs for individuals, teams, and departments.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and development activities in both group and one-on-one settings.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, knowledge checks, adoption metrics, and business performance indicators, and use findings to improve programs.
• Maintain training documentation, learning records, curricula, and related resources.
• Support a culture of continuous learning, capability building, and employee development across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in learning and development, training, instructional design, talent development, or a related role. Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging training content for operational or production environments.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methods, and effective facilitation practices.
• Experience creating structured onboarding and frontline leader development programs a plus.
• Experience supporting leadership development initiatives and competency-building programs.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments, identify skill gaps, and recommend practical development solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with common learning technologies, presentation tools, and content development platforms. Ability to adapt content for varied audiences.
• Proficiency in Spanish language (written and oral) preferred.

Base Pay Range: $70k - $90k

Compensation Disclosure:

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to HR@phillipsandtemro.com

Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees:

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)
• HSA/FSA
• STD and LTD (company provided)
• Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life
• EAP (company provided)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Volunteer hours
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement