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
- Assess learning and organisational development needs across manufacturing, technical, engineering, quality, and support teams
- Design and deliver Learning & Development strategies aligned with business, operational, and European regional goals
- Develop and facilitate in-person and virtual training programmes for employees across Europe
- Deliver manufacturing-focused training, including technical skills, compliance, SOP, and soft skills development
- Create, manage, and maintain online learning content and courses within the LMS
- Ensure training materials are engaging, accessible, and aligned with adult learning principles
- Measure and evaluate training effectiveness using Kirkpatrick’s Model or similar frameworks
- Lead leadership development programmes for supervisors, managers, and senior leaders
- Coach high-potential employees and people leaders on performance management, team leadership, and career development
- Support organisational change initiatives by developing training solutions that drive adoption and engagement
- Contribute to compliance training and training documentation in line with manufacturing and regulatory requirements
- Support knowledge management by documenting and standardising processes and transferring tribal knowledge
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Quality, and EHS teams
- Represent Learning & Development on European and global projects
Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or Training
- Proven experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environment
- Strong facilitation skills with experience delivering engaging, results-driven training
- Experience designing and managing LMS-based learning solutions
- Strong understanding of adult learning theory, blended learning, and digital learning tools
- Demonstrated coaching experience with supervisors, managers, and senior leaders
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to diagnose learning needs and design practical, effective solutions
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Desirable Experience
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, or life sciences manufacturing
- CIPD, L&D, Coaching, or Organisational Development certification
- Experience supporting European or global learning programmes
- Knowledge of regulated training environments (GMP, ISO, compliance)
For more information on this company and a confidential discussion on the role please contact Deirdre Moran
deirdre.moran@collinsmcnichaolas.ie
091 706710
