Training and Development Specialist

Training & Development Specialist Location: Loudon, Tennessee | Manufacturing Environment Are you passionate about helping employees build the skills they need to succeed? We are seeking an experienced Training & Development Specialist to assess learning needs, identify skill and competency gaps, and design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate effective training solutions for employees across our organization.

This is a hands-on learning and development role for someone who understands that effective training starts with identifying the need. You will partner with employees, leaders, and subject matter experts across Safety, Quality, Operations, Human Resources, and other functional areas to evaluate skills, determine learning needs, develop targeted solutions, and measure whether training is producing the desired results.

What You'll Do

Assess Learning & Skill Needs Assess employee knowledge, skills, and competencies to identify individual and organizational development needs. Conduct training needs assessments across Safety, Quality, Operations, Onboarding, and other functional areas. Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure learning, competency development, and remaining skill gaps.

Analyze assessment results, performance information, employee feedback, and business needs to recommend appropriate learning solutions. Design & Develop Training Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create relevant, practical, and engaging learning experiences. Design individualized and group learning solutions based on identified skill gaps, job requirements, experience levels, and learning needs.

Develop curricula, lesson plans, facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, activities, and other learning resources. Develop and maintain training plans and schedules aligned with organizational priorities. Create training that supports safety, quality, productivity, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to ensure training content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with business needs. Facilitate Engaging Learning Experiences Facilitate instructor-led training for individuals and groups using discussion, demonstration, hands-on practice, coaching, activities, and other adult-learning techniques.

Adapt training and facilitation methods to participants' experience, knowledge, comprehension, and demonstrated skill levels. Create an engaging learning environment that encourages participation, skill practice, critical thinking, and application on the job. Facilitate new-hire orientation and support onboarding activities.

Evaluate & Improve Evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, feedback, observation, and performance measures. Monitor employee progress and recommend additional instruction, coaching, practice, or reinforcement when needed. Maintain accurate training records through the Learning Management System and other applicable systems.

Mentor and provide guidance to junior trainers, including feedback on facilitation, instructional techniques, and training effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience . 5+ years of training and development experience , including instructional design and training facilitation. Strong knowledge and practical application of adult learning principles and training methodologies .

Experience conducting learning needs assessments and skill-gap analyses . Ability to assess employee knowledge and skills and translate identified gaps into targeted development solutions. Experience designing training for individual, job-specific, and organizational learning needs. Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging instructor-led training for diverse audiences.

Experience evaluating training effectiveness and employee skill development. Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal skills. Experience with Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Office, and digital learning tools. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

What Will Make You Successful We're looking for someone who: Is passionate about developing people. Can identify a performance or skill gap before jumping to a training solution. Understands how adults learn and can translate that knowledge into effective training. Is comfortable working directly with employees in both classroom and manufacturing environments.

Can engage employees with different experience levels and learning needs. Builds strong relationships with leaders, employees, and subject matter experts. Takes ownership, demonstrates integrity, and maintains a commitment to excellence. Is comfortable supporting training needs throughout a union manufacturing environment .