Training and Development Specialist
Location:
New Orleans, LA
Category
Customer Service & Technical Support, Human Resources & Legal, Information Technology
Division
Laitram LLC
As a Training and Development Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of our employees. You will work closely with project teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify training needs and develop effective training solutions
Laitram is a vibrant, forward-thinking company built on innovation and brings integrity and continuous improvement to its four operating divisions - Intralox, Laitram Machinery, Lapeyre Stair and Laitram Machine Shop. The Laitram Business Philosophy supports an open, self-managed environment where employees are committed to continuous improvement and valued for their ideas, teamwork, and effort.
Laitram offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet consistently growing company, with opportunities for international exposure, continuous improvement, and career advancement. Laitram has been recognized for innovation and workplace excellence, including the New Orleans CityBusiness “Best Place to Work” award. We are a family-owned company where we treat others the way we would expect to be treated with respect, honesty, and fairness.
Requirements and Responsibilities:
• Emerging proficiency and/or interest: Analyzing learning and development needs, designing, and developing learning deliverables for blended, virtual, self-paced, and in-class delivery.
• Passion for Adult Learning Theory, Instructional Design Theories and Learning Objectives and Assessments.
• Able to conduct Needs Assessment to identify training gaps and determine the objectives of training programs.
• Ability to create educational audio and video materials, including script writing and storyboarding.
• Effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a project team, quickly identifying training needs for the end-user. Work with subject matter expert to design, develop, and successfully deliver training.
• Collaborating with our internal team, support on-going efforts to build, maintain and/or update Learning Management System content that is relevant and timely to the employee learning experience.
• Able to support the design and develop training materials, including e-learning modules, instructional videos, manuals, and other educational resources.
• Can facilitate training sessions, both in-person and virtually, to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Able to assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and performance metrics and make necessary improvements.
• Proficient in managing multiple training projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, or a related field.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in training and development or instructional design.
- Technical aptitude and ability to navigate MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with multimedia editing and/or rapid development authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Suite: Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, and Camtasia, and/or Canva a plus)
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