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 Kirkpatricks 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) For more information on this company and a confidential discussion on the role please contact Deirdre Moran Skills: Learning & Development L&D Organisational Development