eVAC Magnetics LLC
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Learning & Development Specialist
DATE PREPARED: 04/2026 DATE LAST REVISED: 04/2026
EXEMPT (Y/N):
DEPARTMENT: Human Resource
REPORTS TO: Human Resource Manager
LOCATION: Sumter, SC
Overview:
The Learning & Development Manager will lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs for a new manufacturing plant in a start-up environment. This role is responsible for building the training infrastructure from the ground up while partnering closely with Operations, EHS, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and site leadership to ensure employees are trained, qualified, and capable of performing work safely, consistently, and in alignment with evolving SOPs, compliance requirements, and business objectives.
This position requires a hands-on L&D leader who can operate effectively in an environment where processes, training materials, job standards, and SOPs are being developed and refined in real time. The ideal candidate will have strong instructional design experience, manufacturing knowledge, LMS administration expertise, and the ability to create scalable learning systems that support plant launch, workforce development, compliance, and long-term operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the creation and execution of the plant’s Learning & Development strategy, training roadmap, and workforce capability plan for a new manufacturing start-up environment.
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Build training programs, processes, tools, documentation, and governance structures from scratch to support plant readiness, production ramp-up, compliance, and long-term scalability.
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Apply the ADDIE instructional design model Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate to create structured, effective, and measurable learning solutions.
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Analyze organizational, departmental, job-specific, technical, safety, quality, and compliance training needs in partnership with leadership, subject matter experts, and frontline employees.
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Conduct comprehensive needs assessments through observation, surveys, interviews, skills gap analyses, performance data, incident trends, audit findings, and operational readiness requirements.
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Design training programs aligned with business objectives, operational requirements, job qualification standards, SOPs, regulatory expectations, and adult learning principles.
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Develop instructional materials including facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, standard work instructions, quick-reference guides, e-learning content, assessments, training matrices, onboarding materials, and qualification checklists.
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Partner with Operations, EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other subject matter experts to develop and maintain technical, safety, compliance, quality, leadership, and role-specific training programs.
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Support the development, rollout, and training of SOPs as they are being established, revised, and implemented in real time across the plant.
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Ensure training content is practical, accurate, accessible, and aligned with current plant processes, equipment, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
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Implement instructor-led training, hands-on training, workshops, onboarding programs, train-the-trainer sessions, skill development initiatives, leadership development programs, and qualification-based training.
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Facilitate learning across multiple shifts and employee groups while ensuring consistent training delivery, accessibility, and documentation.
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Establish and manage new hire onboarding programs that accelerate workforce readiness, safety awareness, plant culture, productivity, and job-specific competency.
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Create and maintain training matrices by role, department, certification requirement, SOP, equipment type, and compliance category.
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Manage and oversee the day-to-day operation of the organization’s Learning Management System, including course assignments, employee access, training records, completion tracking, reporting, certification management, and system stability across diverse manufacturing shifts.
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Monitor expiration dates for critical safety, compliance, equipment, and technical certifications, providing automated alerts and reporting to supervisors before lapses occur.
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Maintain accurate training documentation, records, and reporting in alignment with company standards, audit requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal compliance requirements.
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Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, employee feedback, supervisor input, observation, performance metrics, quality data, safety trends, audit results, productivity measures, and operational outcomes.
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Use training data and business metrics to identify gaps, recommend improvements, and drive continuous improvement of learning programs, SOP training, job qualification processes, and employee performance.
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Develop scalable learning systems that support growth as the plant expands, adds equipment, increases headcount, and matures operational processes.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support workforce development, succession planning, leadership capability, employee engagement, and career pathing initiatives.
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Support the integration of emerging learning technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, simulations, digital work instructions, mobile learning, and blended learning solutions for hands-on manufacturing and equipment training.
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Establish trainer qualification standards and support the development of internal subject matter experts, certified trainers, mentors, and on-the-job training resources.
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Ensure all training programs reinforce safety, quality, compliance, accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
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Serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership by identifying workforce capability risks, recommending training solutions, and supporting operational readiness during plant launch and production ramp-up.
Qualifications & Experience
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Minimum of 10 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, Organizational Development, Manufacturing Training, or a related field.
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Strong experience building training programs, systems, processes, and documentation in a start-up, greenfield, high-growth, or rapidly changing environment strongly preferred.
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Manufacturing, industrial, production, logistics, distribution, or plant operations experience strongly preferred.
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Demonstrated experience applying the ADDIE instructional design model and adult learning principles to assess, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs.
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Proven ability to create training materials from the ground up, including SOP-based training, technical training, job aids, assessments, qualification checklists, facilitator guides, and e-learning content.
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Experience supporting SOP implementation, compliance training, safety training, quality systems training, technical skills training, and new hire onboarding in an operational environment.
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Strong LMS administration experience, including course creation, training assignments, reporting, certification tracking, training records, and system troubleshooting.
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Ability to partner effectively with Operations, EHS, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and senior leadership.
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Strong facilitation, presentation, coaching, and train-the-trainer skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, urgent training needs, and evolving requirements in a fast-paced plant start-up environment.
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Strong project management, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work independently, influence without authority, and move work forward in an environment where processes are still being defined.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with LMS platforms, e-learning authoring tools, digital learning platforms, and training data/reporting tools preferred.
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Experience with Articulate, Captivate, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, virtual training tools, or similar platforms preferred.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance, documentation accuracy, and operational excellence.
Preferred Competencies
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Start-up mindset with the ability to build, adapt, and improve quickly.
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Strong manufacturing floor presence and ability to translate operational processes into practical training.
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High sense of urgency and ability to support real-time training needs during plant launch and production ramp-up.
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Ability to simplify complex technical information for frontline employees.
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Strong change management skills and ability to support employees through evolving processes and SOPs.
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Data-driven approach to measuring training effectiveness and workforce readiness.
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Strong commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package that begins on your date of hire. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
