At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Learning and Development Specialist based in Fort Worth, TX!   

The Learning & Development Specialist will lead the design, development, and delivery of courses, as well as the management of training metrics and resources in support of the company’s overall business objectives. All learning strategies must be aligned to drive growth and innovation, strengthen organizational performance and resilience, and continually develop critical skills, knowledge and capabilities.  This position will partner with multiple cross functional teams to maintain focus on the needs of the business. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages the design, development and roll-out of learning content including delivery of selected coursesIdentifies gaps between ideal and actual performance required to meet organizational business needs and determines performance deficiencies; aligns learning solutions with business goalsMeasures and analyzes effectiveness of learning and performance improvement solutions and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement with an emphasis on performance metrics including behavioral change and business resultsEvolves a learning culture in various levels and functions as well as embedding a development mindset Acts as a partner with business leaders to provide L&D support to achieve the business objectivesPerforms general program support in a proactive manner to ensure successful learning events, including acting as a point of contact for programs and answering logistical and content related questionsTranslates strategies into objectives and metrics within training materials that provide skills and knowledge applicationEstablishes and maintains good working relationships with Subject Matter ExpertsDevelops effective assessments and reviewsEffectively utilizes ability to link subject to application and builds links within program as well as pre and post workProvides overviews on materials to facilitators/trainers; assists trainers in learning exercises and materialsSupervision of the Learning Management System (LMS) and related learning technology platformsManage external vendors who supply e-learning content and delivery expertise to support curriculum. Lead the Education and Training pillar across the facility. Will need to be capable of coaching at all levels of the organization.Understand the IWS/DMS process related to the learning and development pillar

 

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related disciplineAdvanced degree a plus Minimum of 3 to 5 years of learning and development experience in a manufacturing environmentWorld Class Manufacturing/TPM experience and/or IWS experience preferredExperience with Cornerstone LMS or LMS implementation preferred Experience working with virtual learning platforms and building digital/virtual learning programs a plus

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of learning principles, tools, technology and practicesStrong project management skillsStrong interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and influencing skillsExcellent multi-tasking, organization, and time-management skillsSound business acumen with corresponding analytical and judgment skillsStrong customer focus with ability to foster effective cross-functional partnershipsWorld Class Manufacturing/TPM knowledge

 

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

 

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