Instructional Designer

At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success.  Become a part of our growing team!

WHO WE ARE

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.

Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.

Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Seaman Corporation is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our HR team! This position will report to the Training & Development Specialist in Wooster, OH.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing and developing instructional materials that enhance the learning experience of our associates for assigned training projects. The role involves collaborating with subject matter experts internally and externally to create engaging and effective learning content that aligns with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will apply instructional design principles, leverage technology, and incorporate feedback to continuously improve learning solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Use instructional design principles and adult learning theories to develop training programs for assigned projects.
• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand the target audience’s training needs and use this information to set measurable learning objectives, design curriculum, and create engaging and clear instructional documents (i.e. job aids, reference guides, practice activities, and assessments) that support knowledge transfer and/or measure comprehension.
• Improve the learner experience by ensuring accessibility, reducing friction points, and removing unnecessary barriers to learning.
• Organize and maintain training databases and records for assigned projects; ensure systems are user-friendly and documents are updated as standard operating procedures or processes evolve.
• Evaluate instructional materials and programs by analyzing learning data, assessments, and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Recommend process improvements, tools, technologies, or additional resources that will enhance training program(s), and support the implementation of these enhancements.
• Assist with coaching trainers on instructional techniques, facilitation skills, and best practices in learning and development.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate training sessions and learning activities as needed.
• Partner with project managers, trainers, HR/L&D, and other stakeholders to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Ensure training content conforms to and supports relevant established standards, safety or compliance requirements, and organizational policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to create unique and innovative instructional content that achieves the learning objectives of learners, including curriculum, e-learning, instructor-led training, and blended learning solutions; OR a Bachelor's or Master's degree in instructional design, educational technology, or a related field.

• Excellent communication skills, including persuasive verbal communication/facilitation skills and concise, technical writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with learning design and development tools (i.e. Articulate, Adobe Captivate, video editing software, etc.).
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in instructional design.
• Experience within a customer service and/or operations environment.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:

Do What’s Right

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 35%.

Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.

Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

Seaman Corporation is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.If you require reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.