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SunOpta · 1 day ago

Learning and Development Specialist

Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands and retailers. The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for assessing training needs and designing, implementing, and delivering training programs to support professional development across the company.

BiotechnologyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingPlant-Based FoodsWeb Design

Responsibilities

Conduct training needs assessments through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and job analysis

Design and deliver in-person and virtual training programs, workshops, and e-learning modules

Develop instructional materials, job aids, and training documentation

Collaborate with leaders to ensure alignment of training initiatives with business goals

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs using key metrics and feedback tools

Support onboarding and orientation programs for new hires in collaboration with HR Managers

Facilitate and implement programs and processes including training and process improvement to enhance the effectiveness of managers, teams and organizations to increase performance, productivity and customer satisfaction

Research and recommend innovative learning technologies and methods

Facilitate leadership development, soft skills, and compliance training sessions

Coordinate with external training vendors as needed

Project manage select enterprise-wide L&D projects

Stay current on L&D trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements

Serve as an advisor and technical expert regarding organizational development, including training, organization culture and team development

Develop cost-effective solutions that address critical training needs

Adhere to company Good Manufacturing Practices “GMPs”

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

DevelopmentTraining Needs AssessmentProject ManagementLMS ExperienceAdult Learning TheoryCoaching SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeam BuildingGroup FacilitationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Education or related field, or equivalent experience

3+ years learning and development content and delivery experience

Demonstrated business acumen and knowledge of human resources management trends and practices

Ability to work closely with HR leadership team and cross-functionally to develop learning and development solutions for business needs

Experience with LMS and digital learning platforms

Experienced in adult learning style theory

Possesses analytical skills to measure ROI and effectiveness of training initiative

Strong project management, coaching and consulting skills

Demonstrated competency in group facilitation, coaching, team building, conflict management and problem solving

The ability to self-direct and self-prioritize multiple tracks of work

Outstanding written and oral communications skills

Preferred

Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus

Preferred certification in assessment tools (i.e. Insights, Hogan, Predictive Index, etc.)

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Family leave

Paid maternity leave

401(k) with Match

Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity

Paid Holidays

Tuition assistance

Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

Company

SunOpta

SunOpta specializes in the design, construction, ownership, and operation of biomass conversion equipment and facilities. It is a sub-organization of SunOpta.

Founded in 1973

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees