Learning and Development Coordinator

First Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.

Our core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Coordinator for our First Quality Products facility located in McElhattan, PA.

This position is responsible for supporting training efforts through commitment to servicing the internal customer, teamwork, achieving results, understanding the business, by responding to change as opportunity, and continuous improvement. Complete administrative duties and play a major role in supporting and maintaining the LMS (Learning Management System) all in continued encouragement of First Quality’s learning organization.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Under the supervision of the Learning & Development Manager design and develop training curriculum for a wide range of areas including performing needs analysis and creating training materials, student assessments, facilitator guides, learner guides, job aids, etc.
• Act as the Learning and Development ‘expert’ for all day-to-day issues concerning Learning and Development products and services by providing technical expertise and operational support.
• Plan, schedule, and organize training workshops.
• Serve as the Learning Management System (LMS) and e-learning administrator.
• Maintain and report on all Leaning & Development learner data and progress.
• Keep abreast of training trends to ensure training programs incorporate best practices with an emphasis on skill application to engage employees and trainees.
• Maintain paper and training records systems.
• Works with Learning & Development Manager on projects and special assignments.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

• High school diploma or its equivalent required.
• A degree or relevant work experience in Human Resources, Education, or Business preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory concepts and principles.
• Experience with LMS/HRIS systems.
• Prior experience with First Quality preferred.
• Proficiency with current PC productivity technology/applications (e.g., MS Office).
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and train others.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent compensation and benefit package!

For immediate and confidential consideration, please visit our website at www.firstquality.com.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.