Instructional Designer

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we’re a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are – and who we’ve been for nearly a century.

POSITION PURPOSE
As a member of the Learning and Development team, the Instructional Designer curates, creates, maintains, and delivers training content.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop and deploy instructional materials for learners and instructors including presentations, e-learning courses and modules, videos, print and digital job aids and materials for various audiences.
• Evaluate and improve effectiveness of existing instructional materials.
• Collaborate with LMS Administrator to create, deliver, and maintain instructional materials related to the use of the LMS.
• Create and maintain digital libraries of training records, e-learning content, policies, and procedures.
• Leverage internal project management tools and templates and adhere to internal guidelines and protocols for developing and publishing custom content.
• Conduct skill assessments, evaluate metrics, and collect information to identify learning needs, goals, gaps, and effectiveness.
• Partner with subject matter experts to define learning objectives, design appropriate training solutions and to ensure existing training materials are relevant to current needs.
• Assist other departments with training initiatives as needed.
• Research and collaborate with vendors as needed to curate third-party content, outsource content development, or deliver training.
• Backup point of contact for LMS user support.
• Test software and e-learning content as needed.
• Conduct research on various topics as requested.
• Update and distribute standard communications to various internal audiences.
• Operate various office machines such as copiers and scanners.
• Attend, participate and/or prepare for live training events as needed.
• Provide support for special projects as needed.
• Assume personal responsibility for projects as assigned and follow-through to completion.
• Address or escalate issues as needed.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Keep abreast of new and emerging instructional technologies.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Works independently with some direct supervision
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities
• Reports to Director of Organizational Development

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently or on a team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to identify the needs of others and provide positive customer service
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple overlapping tasks.
• Able to collaborate, influence and communicate effectively across various levels of the organization
• Personal effectiveness and credibility
• Eager to learn and willing to ask for help proactively
• Highly dependable with a strong work ethic and positive outlook
• Able to use discretion and maintain confidentiality of company and associate information
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
• Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors
• Ability to learn and master new software applications quickly and thoroughly

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience using Learning Management Systems
• Experience with content creation software such as Adobe Creative Cloud products, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia
• Advance knowledge of all Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Experience with project management and managing multiple, simultaneous tasks
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Teams, and mobile technology
• Bachelor's degree in instructional or educational technology, organizational design, HR management or similar discipline, or three (3) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in manufacturing, construction, or other industrial setting
• Working knowledge of instructional design models and adult learning methodologies

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

• Monday – Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Works in an open office (cubicle) environment
• No travel required

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Safety glasses High-visibility vest
Hard hat Steel-toed shoes

• Hearing protection

PPE only required with working in the plant

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is an office position which requires walking, standing, and sitting.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.

Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.

The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual’s disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.
No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.

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)