Learning & Development Specialist Omaha NE

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Eatons 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Education Organizational Development Business or related field.
3 years of experience in Learning & Development Training Human Resources Manufacturing Operations or a related field (Relevant Co-Op and Internship experience may count towards this requirement)
Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS).
Strong facilitation presentation and communication skills.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the posted location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT OPT or STEM OPT plans F-1 to H-1B H-1B cap registration O-1 E-3 TN status I-485 job portability etc

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing training content for manufacturing or industrial environments
Ability to influence without authority


Position Criteria:
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Comfortable engaging operators technicians and managers
High organization and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Coaching mindset and strong situational awareness
Ability to simplify complex manufacturing concepts for new learners

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies and all candidates privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

At Eaton we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract engage and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $95000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.