Workforce Development Program Manager Jobs in Nebraska

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Eaton's Electrical sector is hiring a Learning & Development Specialist. This role will be onsite at our Omaha, Nebraska manufacturing site. 
Reporting to the site HR Manager, the Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for designing, delivering, coordinating, and continuously improving employee learning and development programs across the facility. This role supports the development of a skilled, engaged, and high-performing workforce by leading onboarding initiatives, facilitating technical and professional development programs, managing learning systems, and partnering with leaders to identify training needs. The Learning & Development Specialist works closely with HR, Manufacturing, Operations Excellence (OpEx), Quality, EHS, and external educational partners to build a comprehensive learning ecosystem that supports compliance, capability development, career growth, and organizational performance.
Essential Functions: 
Learning Program Development & Delivery
   Design, develop, and maintain learning programs for new hires, frontline employees, technical specialists, and leaders.
   Create engaging learning materials including SOP-based training modules, eLearning content, videos, job aids, assessments, and facilitator guides.
   Facilitate instructor-led training sessions and coordinate subject matter expert (SME) participation across functional departments.
   Support the implementation of blended learning solutions that combine classroom, on-the-job, and digital learning experiences.
   Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve learning content based on feedback and performance outcomes.
New Hire Onboarding
   Coordinate and facilitate employee onboarding programs in partnership with HR and operational leaders.
   Develop structured onboarding pathways that accelerate employee productivity and engagement.
   Ensure consistency in orientation, compliance training, and job readiness across departments.
   Monitor onboarding effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance the new hire experience.
Learning Management & Training Administration
   Administer the Eaton University Learning Management System (LMS), including user assignments, content management, compliance tracking, and reporting.
   Maintain site learning plans and training calendars for both plant-wide and department-specific programs.
   Track attendance, certifications, qualifications, and recertification requirements.
   Generate reports and analytics to provide visibility into training completion, compliance, qualifications, and workforce capability development.
   Conduct training needs analyses and support department leaders in developing targeted learning plans.
Workforce Development & Career Growth
   Partner with leaders to identify skill gaps and establish development plans aligned with business needs.
   Support career progression frameworks, skill matrices, and employee development pathways.
   Coordinate apprenticeship programs, technical certifications, and workforce development initiatives.
   Collaborate with educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and training providers to expand learning opportunities.
   Promote a culture of continuous learning and employee development.
Continuous Improvement & Learning Effectiveness
   Use employee feedback, operational performance metrics, audits, and assessments to improve learning outcomes.
   Support learning and development projects from planning through implementation.
   Measure training effectiveness through assessments, knowledge retention, performance indicators, and business impact metrics.
   Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to enhance training effectiveness.