Instructional Designer at Sealing Devices Inc in Buffalo, New York

Job Description:

About this role:  The Instructional Designer will design and develop learning experiences, including instructor-led, self-paced, and blended solutions, in support of the organization and its strategic priorities for training. 

Why you will love working here: 

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  Impactful Learning Experiences: You’ll have the opportunity to create and deliver training programs that directly enhance the skills and knowledge of Sealing Devices’ employees.


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  Dynamic Environment: In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating new technologies and methodologies into training programs, allowing you to stay engaged by adapting learning strategies to meet the needs of our workforce.


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  Collaborative Culture: You’ll work closely with subject matter experts across various departments, fostering collaboration and teamwork.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with departmental subject matter experts to gather, develop, and validate content for learning applications.


• Apply instructional design models and Adult Learning Theory to create effective and engaging learning experiences, utilizing appropriate instructional strategies, media, and technologies.


• Create instructional material to include courses, curricula, learner guides, instructor guides, job aids and training manuals across multiple methods, including in-person, online and hybrid.


• Update existing training content as needed.


• Maintain Learning Management System (LMS) and related training records. Responsible for testing, data management, and course assignments within the LMS.


• Partner with Training Department Supervision to assess identified knowledge gaps and training needs through various information gathering methodologies and propose appropriate learning solutions for those gaps.


• Conduct needs assessments and task analyses with managers/leaders to identify, define and document learning objectives and performance goals.


• Coordinate deliver training programs, including scheduling activities with department managers, internal training staff, and other agencies as necessary.  Facilitate sessions as needed.


• Support measurement and analysis of various training solutions provided to the organization and recommend program improvements as necessary.


• Keep current in industry/professional technologies to meet the evolving training needs of the company.


• Coordinate and complete special work projects as assigned.


• Perform any other task/activity assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the training system.


• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per the Sealing Devices Quality System.


• Responsible for supporting collaborative team initiatives and highlighting Sealing Devices SCORE Values in daily work activities.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) required. Field of Study: Instructional Design or Technology, Organizational Development, Human Resources Management, or a closely related field.


• A minimum of two years of experience working with Subject Matter Experts to define learning goals and objectives.


• Experience with instructional/curriculum design, user experience design, or design thinking preferably with a manufacturing organization.


• Working knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and applications.


• Experience creating, editing, and posting instructional videos.


• Experience facilitating learning sessions in a manufacturing setting.


• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience working with multimedia tools such as Camtasia or eLearning authoring tools like Articulate 360 a plus.


• This position requires a practical knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Office or similar.

Salary ranges for this position are determined based upon the job location and can be adjusted based upon experience, reflecting our commitment to valuing the expertise and contributions of our individual team members. Salary range for this role is $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 on an annual basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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