Learning and Development Specialist

Deerfield Beach, FL

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Titan America LLC, a leading company in the heavy building materials industry in the eastern United States and the North American operating subsidiary of the TITAN Group, is on a growth journey towards becoming the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer, driving innovation and operating excellence.

In the last ten years Titan America has grown from $600MM to 1.6BN in revenue and we expect to continue this trajectory through organic growth and acquisition. TITAN was founded in Greece in 1902, are now publicly listed and operate across 15 countries in five strategic regions—Greece & Western Europe, U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Brazil.

At the heart of Titan America's operations is the production of low-carbon cement, construction aggregates, a broad range of high-performance ready-mix concrete products, and concrete block. We also play a pivotal role in beneficiating, processing and distributing fly ash for industrial applications, underlining our commitment to sustainable practices. Our strong values-based culture helps our employees shape their interactions with customers, suppliers, and the communities we proudly operate in. We are committed to the environment and the mitigation of climate change through our extensive decarbonization efforts and the development of green products.

We are the number one player in the key markets in Florida, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and have leading positions in Metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Our team, now numbering just over 2,500, is the driving force behind our success. Our assets span the United States, with two cement production facilities, three cement import terminals, a network of rail distribution terminals, six aggregate quarries/mines, over eighty company-owned ready-mix concrete plants, and ten fly ash processing/distribution sites.

Embracing a high-performance culture, Titan America champions respect for people, society, and the environment. Our vision is clear—to become the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer in our served markets.

Titan America has an excellent opportunity for a Learning and Development Specialist at our corporate office in Deerfield Beach, FL. The selected candidate will report directly to the Learning and Development Manager in Norfolk, VA to support Titan America’s Learning and Talent Development activities in Florida and across the organization.

The Learning and Development Specialist will be responsible for oversight, implementation, and monitoring of programs and activities that enhance skills, knowledge, and development of Titan Florida employees across all levels of the organization throughout the employee lifecycle. This individual will be responsible for developing, coordinating, facilitating, and measuring the effectiveness of training across Florida. They will support the success of L&D initiatives, leadership development programs, and collaborate with Senior Leadership, stakeholders, and subject matter experts. This role will also facilitate career development assessments and coaching, as well as succession planning activities and onboarding.

The goal is to promote a learning culture, empower employee potential, and enable efficiency and competitive advantage across all segments and levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement needs assessments for training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the company.
• Design, develop, oversee and facilitate training programs for management and employees.
• Provide instructional design for learning activities, audio-visual materials, instructor guides and lesson plans.
• Identify/incorporate best adult learning practices into lesson planning and programs.
• Consult with stakeholders to determine training needs and schedule training sessions.
• Coordinate and create assessment tools and provide debriefing of results.
• Conduct in-person and virtual seminars, workshops, individual training sessions etc.
• Consult with employees and their managers to suggest appropriate learning paths in support of career/professional development.
• Support the Learning Management System (LMS) as well as build courses, assign them to learners and track results for in-person, e-learning and virtual classes.
• Provide career coaching, 360 assessment debriefs and draft Individual Development Plans (IDP)
• Collaborate with L&D team in support of organizational L&D initiatives.
• Provide creative thought leadership in partnership with L&D Team and stakeholders.
• Consult with stakeholders and program sponsors to provide L&D expertise in support of employee and business development.
• Conduct evaluations to identify areas of improvement.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Adult Learning, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development, Organizational Development, Human Performance, or other relevant field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in Learning and Development, Instructional Design, Adult Education, Training, Organizational Development, or equivalent discipline.
• Up to 50% travel-primarily drivable within Florida

Preferred:

• CPTD/APTD or similar certification.
• Master’s Degree in relevant discipline
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP System Training

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of Instructional Design, needs assessment, program design and development, facilitation, measurement, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of adult learning theory and principles.

Skills/Abilities:

• Creative and growth mindset-lifelong learner
• Logistics
• L&D analytics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to form meaningful partnerships with various business unit heads and senior executive team.
• Well-organized and detail oriented.
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with maintaining and administering online Learning Management Systems.
• Experience with web-based training design software
• Self-starter with high energy and proven record of instituting continuous improvement.

Join us in shaping the future of building materials with innovation, excellence, and sustainability at our core. Explore more about Titan America's transformative impact by visiting www.titanamerica.com.