Learning & Development Partner; Miamisburg, OH

Purpose:

What if you could go to work and contribute to a sustainable future? Billerud is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company. We are passionate paper makers committed to providing the best solutions to our customers. It is our goal to deliver a quality product, on time. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, and an understanding that our employees make us successful.

If you are passionate about what you do and driven to do it well, there is a place for you at Billerud!

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Learning and Development (L&D) Partner to support the growth and development of our employees across multiple locations, including corporate, two paper mills, and a converting facility. The L&D Partner will collaborate with leadership in Sweden and US and US employees to identify learning needs, develop tailored training programs (i.e. Orientation, Emerging Leader, Sustainable Leadership, Bootcamp for new Managers, Wethos, other Project needs) and support the continuous improvement of employee skills to drive succession plans and business performance.

The Human Resources team at Billerud is a dynamic, purpose-driven group that plays a vital role in shaping a culture of sustainability, innovation, and employee well-being. We collaborate across the organization to empower people, drive meaningful changes, and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learning Needs Analysis:
  Partner with business leaders and HR to assess training and development needs across corporate and manufacturing locations.
• Program Design & Delivery:
  Develop, implement, and facilitate training programs that support employee development, leadership growth, safety compliance, and operational excellence across all facilities.
• Instructional Design:
  Create engaging, effective, and relevant learning materials (eLearning, classroom, on-the-job training) tailored to the unique needs of corporate, paper mills, and converting facility employees.
• Training Facilitation:
  Lead in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, and presentations. Ensure content is easily understandable and applicable to the participants’ job roles.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Gather feedback and measure training effectiveness to adjust programs and improve future learning opportunities. Keep training materials current with industry best practices and regulatory standards. Stay abreast of the latest developments in learning trends, changes in learning theory and developments in learning technologies.
• Employee Engagement:
  Foster a learning culture by actively engaging employees in development opportunities and promoting ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with HR, operations, and safety teams to integrate learning strategies with business goals and compliance requirements.
• Compliance & Safety Training:
  Ensure all training programs meet safety, regulatory, and legal standards across all locations.
• Technology & Systems:
  Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to track, report, and monitor employee progress and training completion.
• Succession and Development:
  Assist Managers and Leaders in developing career paths.
• Evaluating Learning Programs:
  Assess the success of development plans and effectiveness of training programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a Learning and Development role, ideally in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong understanding of training needs analysis, instructional design, and various delivery methods (in-person, virtual, and blended learning).
• Efficient in Microsoft Word products – PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• Technically savvy in creating content and use of Learning Modules.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences at all organizational levels.
• Ability to gain a full understanding of the various business units and their specific training requirements.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other training tools.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance, and regulatory training requirements in industrial environments is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to various facilities as required.

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (paper mills or converting facilities).
• Certification in instructional design, project management, or other relevant fields.
• Proficiency in eLearning authoring tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to travel to multiple locations as needed (travel requirements vary).

Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,…