L & D Business Partner

Note : Must work onsite in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Relocation package available.

You MUST have experience with RedZone Software. If you do not, please do NOT respond to this ad - you can still send your resume to RobbiR@CBTeam.com to be considered for other jobs as they cross my desk...but please ONLY respond to this ad if you have Redzone.

Overview : The Learning and Development (L&D) Business Partner serves as the site-level learning and development lead, responsible for creating and sustaining a culture that values and prioritizes the ongoing learning and development of all employees. The L&D Business Partner must be able to establish credibility and deliver high quality programs both directly and by building a strong network of local trainers . In addition to building a strong learning culture, primary areas of responsibility include program and project management, learning technology and data management, training content development and delivery, train-the-trainer, stakeholder management and change management. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Manufacturing L&D and is a member of the L&D Community of Practice. Ongoing skill and career development for all employees is a critical part of our talent strategy; the L&D Business Partner is central to bringing this strategy to life.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

Learning Culture and Stakeholder Management

Serves as site-level learning and development lead and champion; partners closely with site leaders to create and sustain a culture that values and creates time and dedicates resources for meeting learning objectives.

Facilitates strong relationships and connections between shifts via effective communications and shift transfer meetings; occasionally available to work off-shifts (2nd and 3rd), including holidays and weekends.

Leads and mentors others in the usage of Problem Solving tools, such as Go-See-Think-Do’s, the 8-Step Problem Solving Methodology, 5S, and more.

Actively participates in and contributes to a Learning and Development community of practice. Stays up to date on emerging trends in Learning and Development, actively engages in continuing education, contributes to building a stronger enterprise learning and development community.

Training Development and Delivery

Partners closely with central L&D and peer network to identify training needs, contributing to curriculum development and content / program design.

Partners with HR to develop and deliver onboarding training, including New Hire Orientation .

Develops and implements a train-the-trainer model , ensuring job instruction trainers are prepared to execute localized training programs effectively.

In collaboration with central L&D and in keeping with standards, makes minor changes to custom content on an ad hoc basis using authoring tools (e.g. Articulate).

Program & Project Management

Builds annual training calendar in close collaboration with site stakeholders, network L&D peers and central L&D.

Ensures plans and resources are in place to effectively execute on annual training calendar and priorities; effectively navigates competing site-level needs with network standards.

Oversees the preparation and roll out of training programs, coordinating with trainers and managing logistics to ensure smooth delivery.

Collaborates with site stakeholders to identify and prioritize learning gaps; puts plans in place to address both short-term tactical gaps and long-term strategic gaps.

Serves as Standard Work Pillar Steering Team Lead ; directs a cross-functional team charged with building and sustaining a culture of Continuous Improvement.

Learning Technology and Data Management

Site-level learning management system (LMS) administrator. Loads computer-based content, tracks ILT attendance, pulls standard reports, provides audit support, aligns to enterprise LMS standards. Fluent in Sumtotal LMS.

Site-level Redzone Learning Module administrator. Accountable for ensuring proper configuration of the software following PCB’s enterprise standards.

Populates learning management system and assists in developing operator task lists and job break-down sheets.

Site level owner for all learning metrics and reporting. Provides standard metrics and reporting to site leadership; collaborates with central L&D to provide rollup metrics for assessing network L&D health.

Analyzes training data to measure effectiveness, identify areas of improvement and generate insights.

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, or Business-related discipline or equivalent experience required.

Experience :

4+ years’ experience in a full-time training, education, or learning and development role.

Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.

Excellent facilitator / trainer using adult learning principles to design, develop and deliver learning solutions to meet learning objectives.

Experience with measuring and reporting on training effectiveness and business impact.

Experience coordinating and gaining alignment among a diverse range of stakeholders.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Superior project management skills and ability to steward a team through a project.

Strong skills in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

This role may require occasional travel (up to approximately 10%)

Our client provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.