Learning & Development Specialist II

Job title: Learning & Development Specialist II

Job Summary

The Learning & Development Specialist II is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving learning and development programs at a single-site manufacturing facility operating within a fast-paced start-up environment. This role serves as a key partner in developing the company’s Learning & Development strategy, ensuring training initiatives support workforce readiness, operational excellence, safety, quality, leadership development, and long-term organizational growth. Working closely with the Talent Management Lead, department leadership, and subject matter experts, the Specialist II establishes foundational learning systems, training frameworks, and competency-based development programs that support rapid growth, scalability, associate engagement, and business objectives. This role helps create a culture of continuous learning while building sustainable processes that enable the organization to develop talent internally and meet evolving operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Talent Management Lead and department leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive Learning & Development strategy aligned with business goals, workforce plans, and operational requirements.

• Establish a long-term learning roadmap that supports start-up growth, workforce capability development, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

• Design and implement training frameworks, learning pathways, and skills development programs that support associate progression and operational needs.

• Develop standardized training processes, governance, metrics, and tools to ensure consistency and sustainability as the organization expands.

• Identify current and future workforce skill requirements and recommend development solutions to address capability gaps.

• Create strategies to promote a culture of continuous learning, knowledge transfer, cross-training, and career development.

• Measure and report on learning effectiveness, training ROI, workforce readiness, and development outcomes to support data-driven decision making.

• Benchmark industry best practices and recommend innovative learning solutions that improve associate performance and organizational capability.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3–5 years of expe