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
1. Assess learning and organisational development needs across manufacturing, technical, engineering, quality, and support teams
2. Design and deliver Learning & Development strategies aligned with business, operational, and European regional goals
3. Develop and facilitate in-person and virtual training programmes for employees across Europe
4. Deliver manufacturing-focused training, including technical skills, compliance, SOP, and soft skills development
5. Create, manage, and maintain online learning content and courses within the LMS
6. Ensure training materials are engaging, accessible, and aligned with adult learning principles
7. Measure and evaluate training effectiveness using Kirkpatrick's Model or similar frameworks
8. Lead leadership development programmes for supervisors, managers, and senior leaders
9. Coach high-potential employees and people leaders on performance management, team leadership, and career development
10. Support organisational change initiatives by developing training solutions that drive adoption and engagement
11. Contribute to compliance training and training documentation in line with manufacturing and regulatory requirements
12. Support knowledge management by documenting and standardising processes and transferring tribal knowledge
13. Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Quality, and EHS teams
14. Represent Learning & Development on European and global projects
Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications
15. 3+ years' experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or Training
16. Proven experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environment
17. Strong facilitation skills with experience delivering engaging, results-driven training
18. Experience designing and managing LMS-based learning solutions
19. Strong understanding of adult learning theory, blended learning, and digital learning tools
20. Demonstrated coaching experience with supervisors, managers, and senior leaders
21. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
22. Ability to diagnose learning needs and design practical, effective solutions
23. Strong project management and organisational skills
24. High level of discretion and confidentiality
25. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Desirable Experience
26. Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, or life sciences manufacturing
27. CIPD, L&D, Coaching, or Organisational Development certification
28. Experience supporting European or global learning programmes
29. Knowledge of regulated training environments (GMP, ISO, compliance)