Job Description
Job Description
Since 1910, Mead Lumber has proudly built a legacy of craftsmanship, hard work, and enduring values. We are seeking a Training & Development Specialist who shares this commitment and is ready to establish and lead a training function that will shape the future of our employee-owners and our company.
This is a rare opportunity for a proven professional to design, build, and lead a training program that strengthens skills, deepens knowledge, fosters excellence, and impacts lives across our 1,350 employee-owners. Your work will directly support how Mead Lumber engages with customers, builders, vendors, and each other — all while honoring the traditions that have made us a leader in the LBM industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess organizational training needs across all departments and locations.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive, actionable Training Roadmap aligned with company goals.
- Create and manage engaging, industry-specific training programs and content.
- Collaborate closely with subject matter experts to turn technical expertise into practical, accessible learning solutions.
- Deliver effective and inspiring training sessions, both live and virtual.
- Support the development and delivery of safety training in coordination with HR and Operations to reinforce Mead’s strong safety culture and compliance across all locations.
- Administer and maintain training records in UKG’s Learning Management System (LMS), while maximizing the capabilities the system.
- Track training participation, monitor completion rates, and generate reports to support compliance and continuous improvement.
- Help facilitate onboarding and safety training programs in partnership with HR and Operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in training coordination, instructional design, or employee development.
- Expertise with e-learning platforms and tools, such as Articulate.
- Proven ability to create and deliver training content in various formats (written, visual, and digital).
- Strong strategic planning abilities, combined with a hands-on approach to implementation.
- Results-driven with a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes.
- Experience working with UKG’s Learning Management System (LMS) is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety training standards or willing to learn, is a plus.
Location: This position is an on-site position located at either of our Shared Services Office in Columbus or Omaha, NE.
At Mead Lumber, It Matters
We believe training and development are not just about skills — they are about investing in people, building careers, and sustaining excellence. If you bring discipline, passion, and pride to your work, you will find Mead Lumber to be a place where you can make a lasting difference.
This is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to leave a legacy. Join us in continuing a tradition of excellence, growth, and service.
Upon hire, you will be eligible to participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:
Additional Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
- Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.