Learning & Development Co-ordinator - County Meath

Learning & Development Co-ordinator - County Meath.

Reporting to the Head of HR the main purpose of the L&D Co-ordinator role is to co-ordinate training of employees on health, safety, environmental and quality systems/procedures and general operational duties.

The role will involve the L&D Co-ordinator contributing to raising the skills and effectiveness levels within the organisation and contributing to ongoing improvement within the Training function. A lot of emphasis will be placed on knowledge transfer and competence levels within the organisation.

The L&D Co-ordinator will be expected to work closely with the Head of HR, Department Managers, Heads of Sections, Supervisors and relevant stakeholders on a comprehensive versatility/upskilling programme.

Core duties will include:
• In line with training and applicable procedures, conduct all duties in a way that promotes company values & best practice standards relating to health, safety, environmental & quality performance
• Assist the Department Managers, Heads of Section and relevant supervisors in the identification of training needs
• Co-ordinate all external training such as OEM training for equipment and machines (based on input from Head of Section, Supervisors/Shift boss/Foreman/Team Leader) and statutory training e.g. hot works, working at heights etc.
• Raising the skills and effectiveness levels and contributing to ongoing improvement
• Assist where necessary to train employees on procedures, systems, and general operational duties.
• Work closely with the Head of Section/supervisor to ensure trainees are fully competent post-training – inclusion in competency assessment process/follow up where required.
• Maintain training records and all necessary training administration including the use of the workday computerized LMS system
• Audit the training system on a monthly basis and follow up on corrective actions where necessary
• Assist in the evaluation of training effectiveness and identification of methods to improve training
• Specific projects relating to training as determined by the Head of HR.
• Operational duties may be required from time to time but not when facilitating/coordinating training with employees
• Responsible for setting up and follow-up to ensure the training budget is within control with support from Department Heads.

Experience & Qualifications requirements:
• Training Skills Certificate QQI Level 6 or equivalent /willingness to undertake this accreditation as part of role
• Experience of operating the equipment and an understanding of the demands on production
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Influencing and computer literacy skills are important
• People coaching skills - motivating and maintaining standards
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills
• A desire for creativity and innovation as it is important for the function to be continuously improving

This role will be full time, Mon – Fri basis from 8am – 16.30pm.
There will be some international travel involved as part of this role.