Job Description

Position Summary:

The Talent Development Specialist will design, implement, and evaluate learning and development programs with dual emphasis on technical training and leadership development. This role supports Logan Aluminum’s strategic goals by enhancing workforce capabilities, building leadership pipelines, and aligning training initiatives with business needs. This role plays a crucial role in equipping both new and current team members with the technical and essential skills needed to perform their job safely and effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in talent development, technical training, or leadership development
• Strong facilitation and instructional design skills
• Familiarity with adult learning principles, LMS platforms, and competency frameworks

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Training
• Develop and deliver technical training programs for General Technicians (GTs), Operating Technicians (OTs), and Engineering Technologists, aligned with progression frameworks.
• Leverage human-centered technology integration to enhance learning experiences and drive organizational advancement.
• Provide ongoing technical education in areas such as hydraulics, PLC, troubleshooting, robotics, autonomous maintenance, welding and fabrication, precision measuring and instrumentation calibration
• Conduct training needs assessment by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify skill gaps and create upskilling pathways, including certifications (e.g., DeVry Engineering Technology, SKYFlex Advanced Integrated Technology).
• Maintain and enhance learning content using LMS platforms and blended learning strategies.
• Leadership Development
• Develop and implement tiered leadership development programs tailored to the needs of emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.
• Facilitate coaching sessions, 360° feedback assessments, and leadership capability evaluations.
• Support onboarding and mentoring for new team leaders, including competency assessments and development planning.
• Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
• Establish metrics and post-program evaluation methods to measure learning impact and behavior change.
• Analyze training effectiveness using performance data and participant feedback.
• Recommend improvements based on evaluation findings and evolving organizational needs.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Partner with HRBPs, unit leadership, and external vendors to ensure alignment of training with business objectives.
• Contribute to talent pipeline strategies and succession planning efforts.
• Support communication and marketing of development programs across the organization.

Position Accountabilities:

Apply expert knowledge of training and development methods, with a focus on team-based management strategies. Design and deliver instructional materials using methods and procedures tailored to specific learning contexts and organizational needs. Communicate complex information clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, to diverse audiences. Demonstrate independent thinking and maintain composure in high-pressure or unpredictable situations. Influence and guide team members toward adopting new behaviors, collaborative practices, and shared goals. Diagnose team dynamics, identify performance challenges, and recommend actionable solutions. Synthesize diverse information sources to draw meaningful conclusions and support decision-making.

Safety:

Safety is an underlying value that defines our culture and the way we do business at Logan Aluminum. Safety is a shared responsibility with every Logan team member being accountable for identifying and controlling exposures for themselves and others. Success requires every team member to follow safe work practices and procedures, recognize and react to exposures, speak up about safety issues, give and receive feedback with positive intent, and embrace continuous improvement in pursuit of an injury free workplace.

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