Senior Learning Development Specialist

We are currently seeking to expand a well-established Learning and Development team more broadly across the R.D. Offutt Company enterprise. To date, we have not launched our learning strategy across our farm and food companies, but have been asked by senior leadership to begin that journey in pursuit of a formal management development program and curriculum. The role of Senior Learning and Development Specialist will partner with senior management and leadership to conduct a needs assessment, design training programs, develop instructional materials, facilitate training sessions, and evaluate progress and results against stated goals and objectives.

R.D. Offutt Company is a family-owned and operated collection of businesses based in Fargo, ND comprised of business entities in agriculture and construction equipment, farming, and food processing. The company originated in 1964 and today includes operations across the United States and international partnerships.

Specific Duties Include:

• Serve as a consultant, coach, and resource to organizational leaders in analyzing development needs.
• Communicate and partner with key stakeholders in the planning and delivery of training sessions, meetings, regional events, and conferences.
• Coordinate and develop new training content or revise/update existing content for outcomes-based training.
• Effectively use principles and best practices in adult learning, instructional systems design, ADDIE model, and evaluation techniques to build successful development programs.

• Prepare resources, materials, and supplies for training and meetings.
• Consult with Events Manager to ensure accurate logistical needs.
• Serve as a resource for managers and leaders on developing effective teams and leadership skills to enhance their capabilities, increase productivity, and advance team culture.
• Participate in training activities to increase personal skills levels and improve overall delivery of learning and development.
• Promote and advance the learning culture throughout the company.
• Conduct self in the presence of customers and community to present a professional image of R.D. Offutt Company.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Role model the core values and stakeholder philosophy in all actions and responsibilities.
• Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including open book meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills with thorough knowledge in principles of adult learning.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development programs.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality in handling sensitive team member information.
• Experience working with Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a professional and timely manner
• Self-starter with a proactive approach in resolving problems and issues.
• Ability to interact and partner with team members at all levels in the organization and externally.
• Ability to effectively present information in a clear manner, demonstrate concepts or processes, and respond to questions.
• Computer and telephone skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%. Frequency may vary based on organizational initiatives.
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)