Learning & Development Specialist

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

City Brewing’s Irwindale team is seeking a dynamic Learning and Development Specialist to join our growing facility. This individual will use their passion for employee development to collaborate closely with the plant to provide effective, sustainable training solutions. This will include designing and implementing new training programs as well as updating existing materials to ensure a culture of continuous learning. The Learning and Development Specialist is also responsible for tracking employee training progress in the LMS and providing relevant updates to the leadership team as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers and HR to identify training needs and develop learning objectives aligned with business objectives
• Design, develop, and deliver engaging and interactive training programs, including both classroom and online formats, that enhance employee skills, knowledge, and performance
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, surveys, and feedback mechanisms, and make recommendations for improvements as needed
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance, particularly in areas such as brewing, batching, packaging, warehouse, and maintenance
• Manage and maintain training materials, resources, and learning management systems (LMS)
• Provide support to managers and employees to reinforce learning and development objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate with external training vendors, consultants, and educational institutions as needed to supplement internal resources and expertise
• Support organizational change initiatives by providing input to and championing the overall learning strategy for the plant
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and innovations in learning and development, and integrate new methodologies and technologies into training initiatives
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent, relevant work experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in learning and development, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and training evaluation techniques
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, and other technology platforms used for training delivery and administration
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build partnerships at all levels of the organization
• Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.