Job Description

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As a family?owned company, its the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world?class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high?quality products, and comprehensive service.

Why Youll Love Working at STIHL:

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
• Company?paid Life Insurance and Short & Long?Term Disability
• Robust retirement offerings including a fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years & a 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off including Vacation, Sick Time, and 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and facilitates leadership development programs, including a multi?year leadership program aimed at training Leads to Vice Presidents, lunch?and?learn development series, Gallup StrengthsFinder, and other training solutions identified through consultation with business leaders.
• Delivers training in both in?person and virtual formats, ensuring accessibility and engagement across diverse employee groups.
• Creates self?paced e?learning modules to support flexible, on?demand learning.
• Builds and manages relationships with external training vendors and consultants. Supports procurement processes and collaborates on curriculum development to ensure alignment with company standards and strategic goals.
• Coordinates and maintains the organizational training calendar, ensuring timely delivery and resource availability.
• Supports the Talent Development team in executing employee development initiatives such as 360?degree feedback reviews, succession planning, the Territory Manager Enrichment Program, and the Business Residency Program.
• Organizes educational outreach programs for high school and post?secondary institutions, including the Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp.
• Oversees training room operations , ensuring facilities are equipped to support the training strategy. Partners with management and the Talent Development team to evaluate and recommend appropriate equipment.
• Contributes to cross?functional HR project teams , helping to design and implement initiatives that enhance organizational and employee effectiveness.
• Maintains and updates content and data within the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Collects and reports on the effectiveness of development programs using established evaluation methods. Assists in budget analysis, monthly reporting, and validation of training metrics and records.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Specifications

• 3?5 years of related work experience in training, adult education, or instructional design.
• Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher?level staff.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (UKG) preferred.
• Gallup Strengths2Finders certified preferred.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

Training

Industries

Manufacturing

Location: Norfolk, VA

Salary: $65,300.00 $109,100.00

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