Manufacturing Learning Specialist - L&D- Louisville, KY

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

The Learning Specialist - Learning & Development for the manufacturing environment will play a crucial role in supporting the design and delivery of high-quality, engaging, and impactful training programs to team members. The trainer will collaborate with subject matter experts across the organization to address specific learning outcomes related to technical knowledge. This position requires a skilled communicator which employs adult learning methodologies to engage diverse audiences. The position will also support various aspects of the learning and development function, including program leadership, content development, reporting, vendor management and the Learning Management System (LMS) administration.

Location: Louisville, KY region is preferred

Key Objectives:

Learning and Development:

• Facilitates technical skills and development trainings. Create engaging and interactive learning content, including presentations, e-learning and training materials to meet the needs of the learner. Facilitate discussions, activities and exercises to promote knowledge sharing, skill development and retention.
• Collaborates with identified stakeholders and subject matter experts to design and manage learning programs and key learning projects.
• Develops, designs, delivers, and evaluates relevant learning programs that facilitate the development goals and continuous learning of Sazerac team members on a range of manufacturing skills topics (i.e. safety, quality, compliance, lean/six sigma, process excellence, mechanical skills, onboarding and orientation, and other training defined by business needs, etc.).
• Conducts needs assessments and training gap analysis to create relevant training, primarily impacting operations salary and frontline team members.

Reporting and Administration

• Develops and maintains reports to track key learning and development metrics, including training participation, satisfaction, and effectiveness.
• Assist with training logistics, including scheduling and managing participants. Maintain record of training attendance, evaluation, and other relevant data.
• Administers the Sazerac LMS, including user management, course catalog management, system configuration, analytics, and communications.
• Links development and learning opportunities to performance development plans to support engagement with the Performance Development System (PDS). Uses PDS to develop own skillset and achieve performance objectives and goals. Use CDS to develop own career path.

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in learning and development. Proven experience in training and development in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to facilitate training or support implementation of site-based training programs.

Preferred:

• Experience in program or project management 
• Certification in facilitation, training, or related areas

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Compensation: Placement within the salary range is calculated based on years of directly relatable experience for the position. The salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel, or cell phone reimbursement. 

Why Sazerac?

✨Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Join a company that values innovation and excellence and is driving the future of the beverage industry.

✨Rich Tradition: Join a team with a strong heritage of craftsmanship and quality, creating memorable experiences for our customers.

✨Collaborative Environment: Work in an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere where your ideas and expertise are valued.

✨Growth Focused: Join an industry leader that has a reputation for continuous growth.

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Worksite Flexibility: Options for flexible work arrangements (vary by role).
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.