Learning & Development Lead

Owens Corning•Kansas City, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Owens Corning is investing in excess of $200 million to transform our Kansas City Fiberglass Insulation Plant—adding jobs, expanding capabilities, and shaping the future of manufacturing at a facility that has been a cornerstone of building products production for 80 years. We’re looking for a Manufacturing Learning & Development Lead who thrives on challenges, inspires teams, and delivers results that matter. The Manufacturing L&D Lead will be responsible for the design, development, and execution of the training strategy for the plant, which includes equipment operations, quality, safety, and maintenance training. They will work closely with other departments to ensure alignment with the overall plant strategy and priorities. The Manufacturing L&D Lead will collaborate with unions and the management team to identify training gaps and develop solutions. They will track training progress, report on success metrics, and make recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
A degree in learning & development, human resources, or other related fields with plant level manufacturing experience, or manufacturing experience in operations, maintenance, or other related technical field with documented training & development experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Strong coaching skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at different levels.
Strong Knowledge of modern adult learning theory.
Strong ability to manage through ambiguity.
Candidates must be able to meet the physical and environmental requirements of working in a manufacturing setting at Owens Corning. This includes supporting a 24/7, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment in a non-climate-controlled facility. Essential physical capabilities include but aren’t limited to the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, maneuver up and down stairs, and perform continuous standing, lifting, bending, and other physically demanding tasks.

Nice To Haves

Talent Center LMS experience.
Smartsheet experience.
Microsoft SharePoint experience.
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement training programs for front line employees.
Conduct training sessions as necessary on operations, quality, maintenance, and safety related topics.
Create training materials such as technical manuals, presentations, and videos.
Build and/or lead the implementation of the change management strategy for adoption of new training standards, policies, and practices.
Identify skill-related losses and training gaps using various modes of data gathering, such as production losses, trend analysis, and manpower gaps.
Lead multi-functional teams in root cause analysis evaluations to identify skill-related gaps.
Develop gap closure plans that are flexible enough to be implemented in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Influence and collaborate with department leaders to facilitate training gap closure.
Forecast training plan closure and cost/benefits.
Gather and report on training metrics and take proactive action on data trends.
Analyze training data to identify
Ensure record keeping/training tracking process is current and consistent.
Manage electronic & manual training tracking systems.
Lead various plant regulatory training audits
Coach training coordinators, operators, engineers, and other subject matter experts in the skill validation process.
Coach departments in the development of content.
Coach and develop Department Training Coordinators.
Build and maintain a relationship of trust and respect with a multifunctional team.
Effectively communicate to front line workers up to director level.
Identify eligible grants and manage the application process.
Manage outside vendors on an as-needed basis in the development of training activities, i.e., new equipment start-ups.
Develop a strong presence in the community by attending events and building meaningful relationships and partnerships with local organizations.