Training and Development Specialist - Manufacturing Operations

Role overview: The Training and Development Specialist - Manufacturing Operations is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and supports production schedules, supplier coordination, and operating performance. This position combines hands-on execution with reliable documentation and collaboration across operational and technical teams. Responsibilities: Assess learning needs, create practical training materials, facilitate sessions, and evaluate learner outcomes. Apply these responsibilities to production schedules, supplier coordination, and operating performance. Work with process owners to respect plant change-control procedures and production continuity requirements. Identify problems early, record the evidence behind recommendations, and coordinate handoffs so agreed work is completed accurately. Qualifications: 2 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent demonstrated project work. Demonstrated capability in adult learning, instructional design, facilitation, and learning management systems. Experience supporting manufacturing operations is preferred. Ability to document decisions, communicate clearly, and handle business information responsibly. Initial priorities: Launch a role-specific learning module and measure knowledge transfer. Begin by reviewing the current process, agreeing on a baseline with stakeholders, and identifying the most useful improvement to deliver. Report results using measures appropriate to the role and explain any unresolved dependencies. Work arrangement: Full-Time, On-site in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Estimated annual cash compensation: USD 59,000 to 79,500. This illustrative range is centered on a national occupational benchmark; local pay, seniority, incentives, and benefits require employer review. No benefits or incentive plan is asserted.adult learning, instructional design, facilitation, and learning management systems