OPERATIONS TRAINING CURRICULUM DESIGNER- TEMP at Kent Pet Group in Muscatine, Iowa

Job Description:

KENT® Pet Group has a fantastic new summer opportunity for an experienced and detail-oriented curriculum designer! This exciting role will collaborate with subject matter experts outlining objectives, create engaging training materials and resources, as well as determine evaluation methods. This is a temporary role, that will work up to 40 hours per week.

The successful candidate should understand how the learning process works and be prepared to collaborate with a wide range of staff to develop operational training curriculum for our facility in Muscatine, IA. This work can be performed remotely; however, the candidate must have the availability to work onsite in the manufacturing facility as needed to collaborate with operational leaders.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with on-site personnel to observe current operational work processes.


• Utilize trends in instructional methods and technology to develop training materials and delivery methods that meet the needs of our employees.


• Review current training content and provide feedback or recommendations on any necessary modifications.


• Design training curriculum that aligns with company objectives.


• Create effective and engaging training course content and resources such as presentations, videos, handouts, etc.


• Create supplementary trainer guides and materials


• Determine trainee evaluation criteria.


• Develop procedures for operations to implement curriculum.


• Make recommendations for improvements to training programs based on feedback


• Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles


• Ability to write clear instructional copy


• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment


• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and instructional design


• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or other training software


• Proficiency in the manufacturing or operations industry is a plus

TRAVEL:

• Potential to travel to KENT® offices in Columbus, MS during the summer, up to two times.

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