training specialist Remote
Job description
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.
- Medical, dental and vision options
- Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
- Paid holidays, time off, and parental and other leaves
- Financial protection benefits, like life, AD&D and disability insurance
- 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
- Education support [this is tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan]
- Employee Assistance Program and much more!
- This is a remote position
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.
How You'll Perform the Role
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Employee Experience, the Manager, Learning & Development will support talent management and employee experience initiatives in support of the development of Novolex employees. This position assesses company-wide developmental needs and then actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate and enhance performance.
- Works in conjunction with the Director, Leadership & Development to develop, modify and improve training and development programs and objectives
- Selects and develops learning aids such as: training handbooks, facilitator guides, participant guides, presentation slides, computer tutorials and reference documents
- Plans, organizes, facilitates and orders supplies for employee development and training events
- Trains and coaches managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts such as Performance Review and Talent Review and Career Pathing
- Assists in implementing employee development and training in support of Novolex Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion objectives
- Develops and maintains internal communications to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources
- Performs back-end administrative tasks in our online learning management system, Novolex University
- Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results to continuously improve programs
- Works closely with our Safety, IT and legal teams to ensure strong training and system usage
- Manages spending against the departmental budget
What We Need From You
- Five years of experience designing and implementing employee development & training programs, preferably in the manufacturing industry
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred or a combination of relevant experience and education is a plus
- Ability to lead projects, leverage consultative skills and instructional design methodologies
- Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods; adult learning techniques a plus
- Experience in using and administering Learning Management Systems
- Ability to travel up to 20%
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefitsand well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
Community Engagement
At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
Training and Development
We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.
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Job Reference: US02151
