Learning Specialist - Breinigsville, PA

We are currently hiring a Learning Specialist in Breinigsville, PA .

*A Hybrid position at Boston Beer requires that our coworkers reside within commuting distance to be onsite according to their teams’ weekly schedule.

The Learning Specialist focuses on learning delivery and implementation by partnering closely within the brewery operation's departments to deliver new hire orientation, onboarding and technical role-based curriculum. This role works with operational leaders to ensure new hire and cross-training programs and curricula are delivered to the high-quality standard as designed. Given a passion for continuous improvement, this role ensures that training schedules are kept simple to optimize a coworker's experience and that program materials are maintained and updated by the proper business contacts.

What You'll Brew:

New Hire Orientation & Onboarding

• Host new hire orientation and facilitate segments that require a Learning & Development professional
• Team up with People & Culture to build an onboarding agenda and process that elevates the company's cultural foundation and secret sauce
• On-the-Job Skills Training & Coordination
• Monitor the functional training schedules for newly hired or cross-training coworkers
• Pair these coworkers with a Qualified On-the-Job (OJT) Trainer
• Enroll coworkers in applicable training programs in the Learning Management System (LMS) based on designed role-based curriculum
• Recruit and train new OJT Trainers, assign new coworkers to the OJT Trainers and evaluate performance of the OJT Trainers
• Collaborate with Learning & Development team to align to and maintain standards that drive scale or represent a local brewery's nuances where customization is needed
• Source and coordinate local subject matter experts for new program development or enhancements to existing programs
• Order and maintain in-house training materials, equipment and facilities

Skill Verification & Bench

• Use a consultative approach and coaching mindset to help people leaders build development plans for their coworkers
• Ensure skills are verified and recorded at the appropriate time through certified experts
• Host bench strength discussions and planning sessions with department management teams
• Summarize bench strength reports into an executive summary for brewery operations management and L&D

Training Program Health & Reporting

• Administer tracking and report on skill development KPI’s
• Coordinate and conduct progress report check-ins with new hires
• Gather and evaluate information from coworkers and management on previous training to identify strengths, opportunities and areas that need additional training
• Execute the evaluation strategy by program as designed
• Provide input into and participate in program evaluation discussions and planning with L&D Team
• Continuous Improvement & Change Management
• Supports the training implementation and delivery for key brewery initiatives and change management in partnership with the project team (I.e. UP, cost savings initiatives, nextgen equipment installs, new software launches, etc.)
• Updates SOPs, OPLs and other operational standards to maintain operational excellence Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as needed
• Office and classroom settings; sitting and standing for long periods of time
• 10-20% travel required

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Technical experience working with brewing and packaging equipment
• Experience training front line coworkers in the manufacturing environment
• Intermediate experience working with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and LMS systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or similar field
• Experience in the Learning & Development space with a focus on training

Level: 6

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

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