Talent Specialist – Learning & Development

Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, Shearer's has 17 state-of-the-art, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Minnesota, Pennsylvania,  Virginia, Iowa, Ontario and Alberta, Canada, including one of the industry's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum LEED certified facilities in Massillon, Ohio. The Company is known for producing the highest quality snacks in assorted flavors and sizes, including kettle cooked potato chips, traditional potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese curls and other extruded snacks, and corn chips, as well as cookies, crackers, and wafers.

Talent Specialist – Learning & Development

Position Summary

As a member of the Learning & Development team, the Talent Specialist L&D will play a pivotal role in designing, deploying, and continuously improving learning experiences that support employee growth and organizational capability. This role requires a proactive, creative, and collaborative professional who can anticipate learning needs, create engaging content, and ensure seamless delivery across various platforms and audiences.

Your Seat at the Table

• Learning Content Creation
• Design and develop engaging, learner-centered content for a variety of formats (eLearning, instructor-led training, microlearning, job aids, etc.).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex information into accessible and impactful learning materials.
• Ensure content aligns with adult learning principles, best practices, and organizational goals.
• Learning Deployment & Facilitation
• Facilitate live and virtual training sessions as needed.
• Monitor participation, engagement, and completion rates to ensure learning effectiveness.
• Learning Needs Analysis
• Partner with business leaders and HR to identify current and future learning needs across departments.
• Conduct skills gap analyses and recommend targeted learning interventions.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to proactively address emerging talent development needs.
• Measurement & Continuous Improvement
• Evaluate learning program effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.
• Use data to refine content and delivery methods for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to learning activities and outcomes.
• Learning Management System Administration
• Manage user accounts, security settings, system configurations, and oversee day-to-day operations. Configure courses, upload content, and manage assignments and learning paths within the system. 

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in learning & development, instructional design, or talent development.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and eLearning tools
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for helping others grow and succeed.

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

Note: Shearer’s does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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