Learning & Development Specialist

LMC is a leading buying group for a network of independent family-owned building material companies across the US. As their buying group, LMC negotiates and facilitates procurement opportunities for the most desired brands in the lumber and building materials industry. We also work to provide operational support with focus on logistics, capital equipment, technology, and marketing. By leveraging the billion dollar buying power of our members, LMC ensures our members have a competitive edge to capture more of their local market share.
The Learning & Development Specialist will play a pivotal role in enhancing the knowledge, skills, and performance of employees within LMC.  This individual will collaborate with internal subject matter experts to design, implement and facilitate effective learning solutions that align with LMC's strategic objectives and promote continuous professional development. This position requires work in our office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays, as well as the first Monday of each month.
 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with the leadership team and internal subject matter experts to identify learning and development needs across the organization.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to define clear training objectives and performance goals and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive, engaging, and effective learning programs, workshops, and training materials that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Design supplemental training collateral such as job aids, infographics, and video tutorials.
• Analyze, update, and refine existing learning content as needed.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and presentations to employees, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
• Utilize a variety of instructional design methodologies and tools to ensure content is relevant, learner-centered, and meets the needs of diverse audiences.
• Maintain, update and store curriculum and training materials in a central repository.
• Measure the effectiveness of learning programs through assessment tools, surveys, and post-training evaluations.
• Analyze training results and feedback to make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in learning and development.
• Build strong relationships to understand specific department needs and tailor training solutions accordingly.
• Support organizational change initiatives by creating training programs that facilitate smooth transitions and skill adoption.
• Develop clear communication strategies to promote learning opportunities and drive engagement.
• Maintain a running list of training requests and partner with Human Resources Director to determine prioritization for requests.   
• Maintain accurate records of training participation, progress, and completion, and generate reports to measure the impact of learning initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in learning and development, instructional design, and training facilitation.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and instructional design principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Proficiency in using e-learning authoring tools, multimedia software, and learning management systems.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with the capability to gather and interpret data to assess training effectiveness.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for learning and development.
• Certifications in instructional design, training facilitation, or related fields are a plus.

Why join LMC?

LMC supplies products and services to the home building industry, which is seeing considerable growth with exciting new products, advanced building technologies, and home improvement innovations. The LMC team uses its knowledge and expertise in an entrepreneurial atmosphere to further the growth of our independent member companies. The average tenure of LMC staff is fifteen years or more, and there is a strong sense of camaraderie and pride in our customer-focused culture. Being a part of an established forest products and building materials buying group that helps locally owned, independent businesses succeed is truly a rewarding experience.

Check out our benefits and perks!

• Incentive programs for all employees
• Traditional and Roth 401k Plans with Generous Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending Accounts
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance Along with Short and Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Tuition Assistance
• Walking distance to the train station and local eateries
• Employee team building, company gatherings and participation in various charity events
• Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Wayne, PA

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