Learning and Development Specialist - Owensboro

Join UniFirst as a Learning and Development Specialist at our Distribution Center and Manufacturing Facility in Owensboro, Kentucky, and play a key role in driving employee growth and organizational success. In this full-time onsite position, you will contribute to the design and delivery of impactful training programs, help manage learning systems while ensuring compliance and professional development align with our strategic goals. You’ll support training initiatives for multiple locations, including our Manufacturing Facility in Cave City, Arkansas, and Distribution Center in McCrory, Arkansas, using tools like Articulate 360 and Microsoft Suite to create engaging learning experiences, mentor trainers and leaders, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Training Needs Assessments: Partner with stakeholders across multiple locations to analyze performance data and identify skill gaps, developing targeted training solutions.
• Collaborate on the Design and Delivery of Training Programs: Create engaging training materials, curricula, and job aids using tools such as Articulate 360 and Microsoft Suite.
• Facilitate effective in-person, virtual, or hybrid sessions to meet learning objectives for Owensboro and supported sites.
• Administer the LMS to organize content, track learner progress, and ensure seamless access to training resources across all locations.
• Monitor Compliance and Certifications: Oversee compliance training and track certifications, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation to meet regulatory standards for all facilities.
• Maintain Training Knowledge Base: Update and organize training documentation and resources to ensure accuracy and accessibility for employees in Owensboro, Cave City, and McCrory.
• Coach and Develop department trainers - Mentor junior training leadership and support professional development by providing guidance on facilitation, content delivery, and growth across supported locations.
• Track and Report Training Metrics: Monitor training data, including completions and certifications, and produce reports to support project goals and deliverables for all sites.
• Evaluate and Enhance Training Programs: Assess training effectiveness using surveys, quizzes, and observations, implementing improvements based on feedback and outcomes to optimize learning impact.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Communications, Psychology, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experienace in learning and development, instructional design, or training facilitation.
• Proficiency with Articulate 360, Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint) and experience working in an LMS (learning management system).
• Experience conducting needs assessment, content development, and training evaluation.
• Experience with compliance training and certification tracking preferred.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across multiple locations and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite in Owensboro, Kentucky, with occasional travel to Cave City and McCrory, AR, as needed.

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. 

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

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