The Learning Specialist - Technical Training will play a crucial role in supporting the design and delivery of high-quality, engaging, and impactful training programs to team members. The facilitator will collaborate with subject matter experts across the organization to address specific learning outcomes related to technical knowledge. This position requires a skilled communicator which employs adult learning methodologies to engage diverse audiences. The position will also support various aspects of the learning and development function, including program leadership, content development, reporting, vendor management and the Learning Management System (LMS) administration.
Key Objectives:
Learning and Development:
- Facilitates technical skills and development trainings. Create engaging and interactive learning content, including presentations, e-learning and training materials to meet the needs of the learner. Facilitate discussions, activities and exercises to promote knowledge sharing, skill development and retention.
- Collaborates with identified stakeholders and subject matter experts to design and manage learning programs and key learning projects.
- Develops, designs, delivers, and evaluates relevant learning programs that facilitate the development goals and continuous learning of Sazerac team members on a range of technical skills topics (i.e. safety, quality, compliance, lean/six sigma, process excellence, mechanical skills, onboarding and orientation, and other training defined by business needs, etc.).
- Conducts needs assessments and training gap analysis to create relevant training, primarily impacting operations salary and frontline team members.
Reporting and Administration
- Develops and maintains reports to track key learning and development metrics, including training participation, satisfaction, and effectiveness.
- Assist with training logistics, including scheduling and managing participants. Maintain record of training attendance, evaluation, and other relevant data.
- Administers the Sazerac LMS, including user management, course catalog management, system configuration, analytics, and communications.
- Links development and learning opportunities to performance development plans to support engagement with the Performance Development System (PDS). Uses PDS to develop own skillset and achieve performance objectives and goals. Use CDS to develop own career path.
