Instructional Designer

Location: San Leandro
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for creating and delivering effective, engaging, and scalable training content for manufacturing employees across all levels. This role will collaborate cross-functionally to align learning programs with operational objectives, while leveraging technology and instructional design best practices to ensure high-impact knowledge transfer. Client Details This premium consumer goods company is on a growth trajectory, with ambitious goals to expand its brand and impact. Known for a commitment to both employee development and product excellence, the organization fosters an environment where each team member contributes meaningfully to its success. Description Design training courses and materials using instructional design principles to enhance employee learning and retention. Develop a digital library of micro-learning modules, covering both technical and soft skills. Produce training manuals, troubleshooting guides, videos, and other content in alignment with adult learning theory. Manage and utilize LMS platforms and authoring tools to create, deliver, and track training. Lead training projects independently in dynamic manufacturing environments. Apply industry trends and learning tools to evolve internal practices. Translate business strategy into clear, relevant training content for plant staff. Build a robust repository of training materials (videos, PowerPoints, OPLs, simulations) accessible in the training system. Evaluate training effectiveness and refine programs based on feedback. Occasionally support plant-level recruiting and serve as a backup scheduler. Profile Bachelor's degree in education, technical field, or related discipline. 5 years of instructional design experience, ideally within a manufacturing setting. Proficiency with LMS tools (Alchemy preferred), video production, and content authoring software. Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with design software. Experience analyzing skills frameworks and building training around them. Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills. Strong interpersonal and soft skills including adaptability, persuasion, and conflict resolution. Ability to work in varying environments (including warm or cold areas). Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Willingness to flex work hours to accommodate shift schedules in a 24-hour facility. Requires prolonged focus and attention to detail. Job Offer 401k Benefits MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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