We are hiring a Learning & Organisational Development Specialist to join our clients manufacturing facility in County Mayo, supporting local and European operations. This role is ideal for an experienced L&D professional with manufacturing experience who is passionate about capability building, leadership development, and organisational effectiveness.
This position plays a key role in designing, delivering, and measuring high-impact learning programmes that support manufacturing performance, compliance, employee engagement, and leadership capability.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess learning and organisational development needs across manufacturing, technical, engineering, quality, and support teams
* Design and deliver Learning & Development strategies aligned with business, operational, and European regional goals
* Develop and facilitate in-person and virtual training programmes for employees across Europe
* Deliver manufacturing-focused training, including technical skills, compliance, SOP, and soft skills development
* Create, manage, and maintain online learning content and courses within the LMS
* Ensure training materials are engaging, accessible, and aligned with adult learning principles
* Measure and evaluate training effectiveness using Kirkpatrick's Model or similar frameworks
* Lead leadership development programmes for supervisors, managers, and senior leaders
* Coach high-potential employees and people leaders on performance management, team leadership, and career development
* Support organisational change initiatives by developing training solutions that drive adoption and engagement
* Contribute to compliance training and training documentation in line with manufacturing and regulatory requirements
* Support knowledge management by documenting and standardising processes and transferring tribal knowledge
* Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Quality, and EHS teams
* Represent Learning & Development on European and global projects
Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* 3+ years' experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or Training
* Proven experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environment
* Strong facilitation skills with experience delivering engaging, results-driven training
* Experience designing and managing LMS-based learning solutions
* Strong understanding of adult learning theory, blended learning, and digital learning tools
* Demonstrated coaching experience with supervisors, managers, and senior leaders
* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to diagnose learning needs and design practical, effective solutions
* Strong project management and organisational skills
* High level of discretion and confidentiality
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Desirable Experience
* Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, or life sciences manufacturing
* CIPD, L&D, Coaching, or Organisational Development certification
* Experience supporting European or global learning programmes
* Knowledge of regulated training environments (GMP, ISO, compliance)