Training Development Specialist

• Partner with leaders, department heads, and field teams to evaluate immediate and long‑term learning priorities
• Design adaptable learning pathways and career progression options for all positions
• Build and maintain strong cross‑department relationships to ensure alignment with business goals
• Develop and revise companywide leadership training programs
• Support leaders in coaching, mentoring, and training employees across multiple functions
• Lead efforts to introduce and implement new initiatives and organizational changes
• Contribute to updating and standardizing training procedures, documentation, and tools
• Help manage and maintain the company's proprietary learning management system and intranet training resources
• Ensure all training content is consistently branded and presented professionally
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to clarify and address training requirements
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design practices to build engaging learning materials
• Assist in creating and delivering learning and development training sessions (virtual and in‑person) and maintain organized records of training assets
• Conduct ongoing needs assessments to identify key capability, knowledge, and skill gaps
• Regularly review training programs and job aids to integrate updates and improve delivery methods
• Produce performance support tools (such as job aids and facilitator guides) in multiple formats
• Manage full project lifecycles, including defining scope and documentation
• Create project timelines, monitor deliverables, and provide updates, including coordinating meeting agendas, capturing action items, and ensuring follow‑through
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure talent development efforts support organizational goals
• Maintain clear communication with all departments throughout project rollouts
• Troubleshoot and edit training content during and after development
• Establish and track metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions
• Assess learning programs using appropriate evaluation methods
• Identify areas for improvement and adjust programs to enhance quality and cost‑efficiency
• Support management of the training budget by monitoring expenses and recommending responsible spending
• Encourage creativity and new ideas within the Talent Development team
• Respond quickly to organizational needs and provide necessary resources or solutions
• Verify consistency in meeting agendas and ensure required resources are prepared to move topics forward
• Work with third‑party partners to source or create training content and events
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with a people‑first culture and act as a role model for others
• Maintain communication with field teams to escalate concerns and strengthen collaboration between corporate and field operations
• Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of training and development experience
• 2+ years of sales experience
• 2+ years of operations or logistics experience
• Previous LMS software experience required
• Business improvement consulting experience (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design best practices
• Experience designing and implementing organization‑wide talent development programs
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software applications

Business improvement consulting experience