Oelwein Learning & Development Advisor

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

East Penn is currently seeking a Learning & Development Advisor (LDA) who will be a member of the Learning & Development Department and responsible for training curriculum development throughout the corporation. Using a Learning Path concept, the LDA can work in Production, Office, Logistics, Engineering, and any other department needing curriculum development.

Works with Management/ Steering Committee/ Supervision to evaluate the effectiveness and application of new and existing training, periodically review and update job qualifications, and related system updates (forms, etc.).

Formulates training curricula and determines instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, CBT, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.

Plans, develops, and directs the coordination of training and development for all hourly production personnel in departments of responsibility.

Identifies, develops, ensures validity, and implements skill assessments.

Coordinates, reviews, and gets approval of department learning paths.

*Maintains regular attendance.

*Ability to work mandatory over time.

Performs other duties as requested.

Responsible for producing a high quality product.

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

• A history of established, demonstrated working relationships.
• Ability to follow an effective organizational project management process and work closely with partners and working groups to ensure the project(s) meets business needs.
• Ability to learn and be comfortable with training-related and metrics-producing software.
• Ability to understand L&D systems and applications to monitor and control training.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Teaching or instructional experience in a training and/ or development role preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Human Resource Management, or previous management/ training experience is advantageous
• SHRM and/ or ATD certification is helpful.

Required:

• Quick learner with the ability to understand job processes and procedures in order to execute Learning Paths methodology.
• Demonstrable time management skills; specifically, in the realm of balancing and coordinating schedules and personnel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• MS Office Suite

Preferred: 

• Suitable and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment with a sizable workforce (500-1,000+)