Training and Development Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: Current Lightera employees are encouraged to apply through the internal careers portal at .The Talent & Development Specialist is responsible for co-designing, implementing, delivering, and sustaining talent and development strategies that strengthen workforce capability across a global fast-paced manufacturing organization. This role partners closely with HR business partners, plant leadership, and business stakeholders to ensure people practices directly support operational execution, leadership readiness, and long-term business performance.This role blends hands-on facilitation, program management, and LMS system ownership, turning strategy into learning that leaders use.You will co-design and facilitate leadership development experiences for leaders at all levels, own the day-to-day management of the ADP Learning Management System, and serve as Lightera's subject matter expert for assessment tools. You will ensure learning programs, data, and tools are well-run, well-integrated, and aligned to how work actually happens in a manufacturing environment.The ideal candidate enjoys both creating strategy and building frameworks in partnership with leaders and is energized by turning concepts into programs that are used, measured, and continuously improved. Ultimately, this position plays a critical role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the organization.This role requires approximately 25% travel across the United States and select global locations, partnering with local plants and teams to deliver, scale, and embed learning where work happens.Delivery, Facilitation & EnablementCo-design and facilitate leadership development courses for all leader levels, aligned to Lightera's leadership framework and Talent Plan (in-person, virtual, blended), to support leadership readiness, talent mobility, and long-range business strategyPartner with internal and external subject matter experts to ensure relevance, practicality, and credibility of leadership courses developedServe as the internal Leadership & Development subject-matter expert, creating, curating, and maintaining relevant tools, content, and learning materials that empower leaders and reinforce core capability expectationsEnsure facilitators (internal or external) are aligned to program intent and standardsEquip leaders with tools, job aids, and on-the-job resources to reinforce learningProgram Management & ExecutionEnd-to-end ownership of leadership development programs, ensuring strategy, design, execution, and governance are aligned and scalable across the organization end-to-end: calendars, cohorts, registrations, materials, evaluations, and follow-throughSupport the design, delivery, and ongoing management of enterprise leadership programs (e.g., New Leader Academy, LIFT, EDGE post-grad development program, mentor connections, support learning, and Lunch & Learns)Adapt learning content for in-person, virtual, and blended environmentsMaintain structured learning pathways aligned to leadership levels and career stagesEnsure learning experiences are well-organized, accessible, and timed to business realitiesTrack participation, completion, and engagement across all programsLead marketing and communication strategies to support program rollout, visibility, and engagement LMS Ownership & Learning OperationsServe as the ADP Learning Management System (LMS) ownerAdd, maintain, and organize courses, curricula, and learning pathsEnsure accurate learner assignments, completions, and recordsRun routine and ad-hoc reports to support Talent, HRBPs, and leadersMaintain data integrity across learning, development, and compliance contentAssessment Tool Subject Matter ExpertAdminister, support, and advise on leadership and development assessment tools, including Path 4/6 and other approved toolsServe as an internal expert on appropriate use cases, interpretation, and applicationSupport assessment logistics, reporting, and debrief preparation in partnership with Talent leadershipHelp leaders and HR partners translate assessment insights into development actionsInternal & External Development SupportSupport internal development initiatives tied to succession, performance cycles, and career pathwaysCoordinate external learning offerings, partners, and vendors as neededMaintain centralized records and documentation for all development offeringsContinuously improve learning content and systems based on feedback and dataDevelop effective working relationships through influencing and advisingCreate and maintain a training knowledge base that can be accessed by both new employees and existing staffStay current on leadership development trends, research, and best practices, proactively integrating new insights to elevate program quality and impactSupport the Recruiting & Hiring StrategySupport full cycle recruitment for salaried and hourly roles across key business units using recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, etcOther responsibilities as assignedRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related fieldMinimum 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or Leadership DevelopmentComfort with communicating complex thoughts simply across various methods of communication and toolsHigh degree of technical aptitude and demonstrated ability to create impactful training programs using cost-effective solutions, such as Microsoft products and live webinarsProven experience designing and facilitating leadership or manager development programsStrong experience administering or owning a Learning Management System (LMS)Comfort working with assessments, data, reports, and systemsStrong facilitation, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneouslyExperience operating in a fast-paced, operational environment preferred

Created: 2026-05-09