Training Specialist

Location

Maine

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree

Job Description

Training Specialist

Dead River Company

Title: Training Specialist Location: South Portland, Maine, 04106, United States Work Type: Hybrid, Full Time Job ID: TRAIN006621 Department: Administration Job Description: About The Role: Dead River Company is seeking a Training Specialist to support initiatives that strengthen organizational capability, accelerate employee development, and align learning strategies with business objectives. This role goes beyond foundational training delivery — it plays a key part in shaping culture, driving performance improvement, and supporting organizational effectiveness across all company locations. What You'll Do: Support Organizational Development Initiatives - Partner with Director of OD & Learning, senior operational leaders to align learning strategies with company goals - Conduct organizational and training needs assessments to identify capability gaps - Collaborate with internal functional groups as a core or extended team member on projects that may involve process improvement or implementation of new technology - Facilitate change management initiatives tied to new programs, systems, and strategic priorities Design & Deliver Strategic Learning Programs - Develop structured onboarding pathways that accelerate productivity and cultural integration - Facilitate classroom, small group, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions - Reinforce safety standards, customer service excellence, compliance, and company policies - Ensure consistent, high-quality learning experiences across all locations Strengthen Leadership & Employee Capability - Provide coaching and development support to frontline leaders and supervisors - Equip leaders with tools to drive accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement - Foster a culture of professionalism, ownership, and operational excellence Measure Impact & Drive Continuous Improvement - Utilize metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and organizational impact - Analyze performance data to refine learning strategies - Maintain training documentation and track employee development progress - Stay current on best practices in adult learning, organizational development, and change management What You Bring: - 5+ years of industry or related field experience preferred - Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) a plus - Experience in training, coaching, leadership development, or organizational development roles - Demonstrated ability to influence and support positive organizational change - Strong understanding of workplace safety, operational standards, and performance management - Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and communication skills - Ability to build credibility with leaders at all levels of the organization - Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Willingness to travel regularly throughout ME, NH, VT, MA, and NY Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required. Why Join Dead River Company? At Dead River Company, we believe our people are our greatest asset. This role offers the opportunity to shape the employee learning experience, strengthen performance across the organization, and contribute to a culture rooted in safety, service, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about driving organizational performance through people development and want to play a strategic role in strengthening culture and capability, we encourage you to apply.

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