Purpose and role of job: The L & D Analyst is responsible for identifying training needs, designing, and delivering learning and development programs, and evaluating their effectiveness. They create teaching plans, develop instructional materials, and strategic teaching methodologies to improve team member learning experiences. The L & D Analyst will support a hands-on, technical manufacturing environment and will ensure team member development aligns with company goals. They will work in close collaboration with the leadership team throughout the program development or re-evaluation process. Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities: Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines Performs needs assessments to ensure conformity with plant learning and development objectives and develops training plans to improve plant productivity and performance Participates in the new hire onboarding process while facilitating hands-on and computer-based training while supporting the growth and skills enhancement of the existing workforce Plans, schedules, and conducts internal and external learning and development programs that support plant objectives and internal career development Conduct performance-based measurement assessments for objective evaluation of learning and development programs. Assists with crew and campus wide communications and meetings Responsible for implementation, training, maintenance, and management of the learning management system (LMS). Maintains team member and program training files Prepares training status reports, communications and procedures as required Authors and organizes procedural manuals and supporting documentation for learning and development programs and systems in accordance with GMP, FDA and ISO regulations Collaborates with various departments to develop standard operating procedures for documentation and coordinates related instructional document preparation Assists with application and reimbursement of training grants Assists with capturing and providing necessary information for internal audits Remains current on learning and development and instructional methodologies, including technology enhancements, and attends periodic seminars, forums and meetings and applying knowledge learned as it best fits our learning environment Works with Learning & Development Manager on projects and special assignments Performs other duties as necessary Develops learning and development curricula and/or recommends or utilizes vendor programs that meet instructional goals and objectives. Selects or develops training aids, including training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works. Coordinates or performs administrative functions necessary to deliver and document learning and development programs. Evaluates/Audits effectiveness of learning and development programs and utilizes relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods. Review instructor performance and recommend improvements Education and experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree in related field or its equivalent preferred At least two years of knowledge and experience in commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in Learning and Development Experience in designing and implementing employee development programs within a manufacturing organization preferred Knowledge of LMS and Computer Based Learning systems Experience with manufacturing technology and best practices preferred Technical writing ability preferred Knowledge of grants: research, application, and monitoring of available grant resources Flexibility to schedule and deliver training across all shifts, as needed Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data. First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status. First Quality was founded in 1989 and has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.