Learning & Development Specialist Virginia Economic Development Partnership · Chesapeake, Virginia, VA

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Chesapeake, Virginia, VA Full Time Manufacturing and Production Posted 08/19/2026

We are currently seeking a Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist, who will serve as the strategic architect and operational driver for talent development at our new U.S. manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for developing workforce training strategies, designing instructional programs, leading onboarding initiatives, and collaborating with corporate headquarters and external partners to build a highly skilled workforce and support successful plant operations.

$90,000 - $110,000/year

• Develop and execute workforce development strategies aligned with business goals, production milestones, and corporate initiatives.
• Serve as the primary learning and development liaison between corporate headquarters and local plant operations.
• Design and develop engaging training programs, learning modules, job aids, and visual work instructions using proven instructional design methodologies.
• Partner with Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Production teams to transform manufacturing procedures into structured training programs and on-the-job training materials.
• Build leadership development programs for frontline supervisors and team leaders.
• Design and facilitate comprehensive onboarding programs for new employees.
• Coordinate and manage hands‑on training opportunities, including partnerships with the company’s manufacturing operations in Korea.
• Develop team‑building and cross‑cultural integration programs to support collaboration between U.S. employees and Korean expatriates.
• Facilitate employee orientations, leadership workshops, compliance training, safety refreshers, and professional development programs.
• Manage the company Learning Management System (LMS) and oversee day-to-day training operations. [