What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning and Development Instructor position at Quanta Manufacturing Nashville, LLC?
Position Summary:
The L&D Instructor is responsible for delivering engaging and effective training sessions to SNE (Salaried Non-Exempt) and Exempt employees across a variety of topics, including company policies, HR processes, and soft skills. This role requires a dynamic facilitator who can quickly learn and present new content with confidence. The Training Instructor will spend approximately 80% of their time leading classroom-based training, ensuring employees receive high-quality instruction that enhances their knowledge, skills, and professional development.
Essential Functions:
- Facilitate instructor-led training sessions for SNE and Exempt employees on a range of topics, including but not limited to soft skills, HR processes, company policies, and other business-related subjects.
- Quickly familiarize themselves with new content areas and confidently present material, even on unfamiliar topics.
- Adapt training delivery methods to accommodate different learning styles and engagement levels.
- Maintain a strong classroom presence, fostering an inclusive and interactive learning environment.
- Evaluate and assess participant understanding through discussions, exercises, and knowledge checks.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and HR professionals to refine and improve training content.
- Assist in the development and updating of training materials, presentations, and learning resources as needed.
- Provide feedback and coaching to employees to reinforce key learning objectives.
- Track training attendance and document participation records to ensure compliance with company training requirements.
- Stay current with best practices in adult learning and corporate training methodologies.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Associates Degree or higher heavily preferred.
- 2 years of experience in training, facilitation, or corporate learning and development.
- Experience presenting to diverse employee groups, including salaried and exempt professionals.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to be onsite a minimum of 40 hours per week; this is a fully onsite position.
- Exceptional English skills, both written and spoken. Fluency in other languages a plus, Spanish, Swahili, Arabic preferred.
- Ability to facilitate both in-person and virtual training sessions as needed.
- Ability to travel to buildings in the corporate footprint – 15 mile radius.
- Familiarity with corporate HR processes and company policies is a plus.
- Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills, with the ability to engage and connect with an audience.
- Strong adaptability to quickly learn and deliver new topics with confidence.
- Ability to simplify complex information and communicate it effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment.
- Proficiency in using presentation software (PowerPoint, Google Slides) and virtual training platforms.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple training sessions.
- Ability to assess learner needs and adjust training approaches accordingly.
Physical Demands:
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds.
- Ability to stand and present for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours per day).
- Frequent speaking, listening, and engaging in interactive discussions.
- Occasional lifting of materials such as training manuals, projectors, or presentation equipment (up to 20 lbs).
- Use of a computer and other office equipment for preparing training materials.
Quanta Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.