Learning and Development Specialist at American Chemet Corporation

East Helena, Montana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Learning and development, Training design, LMS administration, Succession planning, Change management, Data analysis, Problem-solving, Communication, Employee development, Instructional design, Reporting, Cross-functional collaboration, Adult learning methods, Organizational development, Leadership, Continuous improvement

Industry

mining

Description

Description SUMMARY The Learning & Development Specialist designs and delivers practical training that helps employees do their jobs safely, effectively, and consistently. This role manages the company’s learning systems and training programs, works with departments to understand training needs, and builds clear, hands-on learning solutions that support company goals and culture. Working closely with the Director of Human Resources, this position supports succession planning and change initiatives by turning skill gaps and development needs into focused training, learning paths, and measurable progress. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Training Design & Delivery. Design and deliver practical training for employees at all levels, including onboarding, recurring, and annual programs. Ensure training reflects how work is done, safety expectations, and company standards. Learning Program Development. Build and maintain clear learning paths that combine LMS content, internal training, external resources, and on-the-job learning. Update programs as processes, equipment, and business needs change. LMS Administration & Training Operations. Own the LMS, including course setup, assignments, tracking, and documentation. Ensure required training is completed, recorded accurately, and easy to manage. Training Measurement & Reporting. Track training completion and effectiveness. Use data and feedback to identify gaps and provide clear, actionable reporting to HR and leadership. Succession Planning & Employee Development. Partner with HR and leadership to support succession planning. Turn skill gaps and development plans into practical training and development actions. Track progress and readiness. Change Management Support. Support business changes by developing training and communication that help employees understand and adopt new processes. Reinforce expectations and follow-through. Cross-Functional Collaboration. Work closely with department leaders and subject-matter experts to understand needs and build relevant, job-specific training. Act as a go-to resource for training and development. Continuous Improvement. Look for ways to improve training content, delivery, systems, and follow-up. Recommend and implement practical improvements that make training more effective and easier to use. Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’S) NEEDED General Knowledge: Learning and development principles; adult learning methods; training program design; LMS administration; succession and development concepts; basic change management; and HR systems. Skills: Strong problem-solving skills; clear written and verbal communication; ability to organize and follow through; accountability for results; comfort working with technology and data; ability to collaborate across departments; and awareness of company culture when recommending training solutions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience. Typically requires 4–7 years of experience in learning and development, organizational development, or a related HR function. Experience supporting succession planning or workforce development preferred. COMPETENCIES Problem Solving - Identifies training gaps and root causes, analyzes data and feedback, and develops practical, effective solutions. Leadership Mindset - Takes a proactive, growth-oriented approach to development. Focuses on continuous improvement, collaboration, and building capability across the organization. Accountability - Owns training programs and outcomes. Follows through on commitments, ensures completion, and holds self and others accountable for results. Communication - Communicates clearly and directly. Adapts messaging to the audience, listens to understand, and ensures alignment across teams. Emotional Intelligence - Builds strong working relationships, understands team needs, and supports leaders and employees through change and development. Entrepreneurship - Takes initiative to improve training and development. Identifies opportunities, challenges the status quo, and drives practical, value-added solutions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. This role requires regular sitting, computer use, and communication, with occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment is primarily an office setting with regular interaction across the facility. Noise levels are usually moderate.

Responsibilities

The Learning and Development Specialist designs and delivers practical training programs while managing the company's learning systems and LMS administration. This role partners with HR and department leaders to support succession planning, identify skill gaps, and drive organizational change through measurable learning solutions.