Trainer, Learning & Development Specialist

Instructional Designer – Manufacturing

Global Talent Team:
Learning & Development General Motors is dedicated to creating exceptional learning programs that strengthen workforce capability and business performance. The Instructional Designer – Manufacturing plays a pivotal role in developing high-quality learning solutions aligned to manufacturing needs. This role supports manufacturing organizations by designing engaging, relevant learning experiences that improve safety, quality, standardized work, launch readiness, productivity, and operational performance across plant and manufacturing support environments.

• Design and develop learning experiences using methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, rapid prototyping, action-based learning, and scenario-based learning.
• Create engaging, practice-focused learning activities that mirror real manufacturing challenges, including equipment, process, quality, safety, troubleshooting, and launch-related scenarios.
• Develop design documents, learning objectives, assessments, and success criteria that support performance on the plant floor and within manufacturing support roles.
• Ensure learning solutions are practical, performance-focused, and aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Develop multi-modal learning assets including eLearning, ILT/VILT materials, videos, workshops, simulations, and job aids to support manufacturing learners in varied environments.
• Write or refine instructional materials, facilitator guides, scripts, standard-work support resources, and communication pieces that translate complex technical concepts into clear, usable learning content.
• Partner with SMEs, content writers, LPMs, coordinators, project sponsors, and manufacturing stakeholders to gather content, validate technical accuracy, and ensure alignment across functions.
• Support the Learning Program Manager in scoping timelines, resources, dependencies, and development expectations for manufacturing learning initiatives.
• Manage projects using agile design approaches to streamline development and respond to changing manufacturing priorities, launches, and process updates.
• Support LMS setup and integration of manufacturing learning materials, including curricula, job aids, and supporting assets.

Skills & Qualifications

• Graphic design experience, visual storytelling, or user-centered design experience.
• Strong facilitation skills for ILT/VILT working sessions, stakeholder alignment, and technical content reviews.
• Experience with Action Mapping, Design Thinking, scenario-based learning, or branching learning design.
• Experience working in large, matrixed organizations with cross-functional partners.
• Portfolio required: demonstrated work samples showcasing eLearning, ILT/VILT materials, scenario-based learning, action-based learning, and performance support tools.
• 4+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or eLearning, including direct experience supporting manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, operations, quality, safety, or similar technical environments.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Required experience designing and developing web-based training (WBT) and instructor-led training (ILT), with the ability to build complementary blended learning solutions such as VILT, eLearning, and job aids.
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles, adult learning theory, and modern learning strategies.
• Proficiency with tools such as Articulate, Vyond, Camtasia, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences and translate complex operational content into effective learning solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.
• Strong consulting, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Depth of experience supporting plant operations, manufacturing launches, technical upskilling, or shop-floor capability building.
• Familiarity with plant operations, manufacturing processes, program launches, continuous improvement, or standardized work environments.
• Experience creating learning for topics such as safety systems, quality…