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Director, Talent Acquisition at Watco Companies LLC | Talent Acquisition & Development | Leadership
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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco.
Here’s what you can expect from Watco:
Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
Competitive compensation and benefits
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Job Summary The Instructional eLearning Designer is responsible for full lifecycle design, development, implementation, and evaluation of eLearning modules and performance support tools targeted at operations, safety, and support functions across the transportation domain. This role will engage subject matter experts across rail, transload, logistics, and safety to translate the business and operational goals - such as incident reduction, safety culture, regulatory compliance, and efficiency - into measurable, engaging, and effective eLearning experiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct front-end analysis and performance gap assessments with operational leaders, safety teams, field supervisors, and subject matter experts
Define learning objectives and performance criteria based on operational key metrics
Design instructional eLearning that complements ILT & vILT strategies for a blended-learning solution
Create and author eLearning content using Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, etc.
Collaborate with SMEs to validate the accuracy of content and its adherence to adult learning theory
Oversee the conversion of existing training materials into optimized digital formats
Develop evaluation plans: Kirkpatrick levels 1-4 and analytics for training effectiveness
Collaborate across teams to integrate training into broader operational excellence and safety culture programs
Maintain current knowledge of instructional design and eLearning trends
Manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Hybrid work environment: remote/home office with periodic on-site presence
Travel (5-20%) to field locations, training centers, and leadership meetings
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in instructional design/eLearning development
Authoring tool proficiency using Articulate 360 and Adobe Captivate
Strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design models: ADDIE, SAM
Project management and communication skills
Ability to translate technical and operational content into engaging eLearning experiences
Proficiency in MS Office and virtual delivery platforms
Preferred
Experience in transportation/logistics/heavy industrial environments
Knowledge of safety culture programs
Experience with simulations, scenario based learning, and mobile learning
Success Metrics / KPIs
On time delivery of eLearning modules
Learner satisfaction and engagement scores
Completion and certification rates within target timelines
Learning transfer metrics and business impact: Kirkpatrick Level 3-4
Adoption and feedback from field teams
Culture & Values Fit
Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively in operations-driven environments
Collaborative, people-focused, and growth-oriented mindset
Enthusiastic about learning innovation and creating measurable impact
Education Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Educational Technology, or related field.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Strategy/Planning, Training, and Human Resources
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco.
Here’s what you can expect from Watco:
Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
Competitive compensation and benefits
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Job Summary The Instructional eLearning Designer is responsible for full lifecycle design, development, implementation, and evaluation of eLearning modules and performance support tools targeted at operations, safety, and support functions across the transportation domain. This role will engage subject matter experts across rail, transload, logistics, and safety to translate the business and operational goals - such as incident reduction, safety culture, regulatory compliance, and efficiency - into measurable, engaging, and effective eLearning experiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct front-end analysis and performance gap assessments with operational leaders, safety teams, field supervisors, and subject matter experts
Define learning objectives and performance criteria based on operational key metrics
Design instructional eLearning that complements ILT & vILT strategies for a blended-learning solution
Create and author eLearning content using Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, etc.
Collaborate with SMEs to validate the accuracy of content and its adherence to adult learning theory
Oversee the conversion of existing training materials into optimized digital formats
Develop evaluation plans: Kirkpatrick levels 1-4 and analytics for training effectiveness
Collaborate across teams to integrate training into broader operational excellence and safety culture programs
Maintain current knowledge of instructional design and eLearning trends
Manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Hybrid work environment: remote/home office with periodic on-site presence
Travel (5-20%) to field locations, training centers, and leadership meetings
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in instructional design/eLearning development
Authoring tool proficiency using Articulate 360 and Adobe Captivate
Strong understanding of adult learning theory and instructional design models: ADDIE, SAM
Project management and communication skills
Ability to translate technical and operational content into engaging eLearning experiences
Proficiency in MS Office and virtual delivery platforms
Preferred
Experience in transportation/logistics/heavy industrial environments
Knowledge of safety culture programs
Experience with simulations, scenario based learning, and mobile learning
Success Metrics / KPIs
On time delivery of eLearning modules
Learner satisfaction and engagement scores
Completion and certification rates within target timelines
Learning transfer metrics and business impact: Kirkpatrick Level 3-4
Adoption and feedback from field teams
Culture & Values Fit
Commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively in operations-driven environments
Collaborative, people-focused, and growth-oriented mindset
Enthusiastic about learning innovation and creating measurable impact
Education Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Educational Technology, or related field.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Strategy/Planning, Training, and Human Resources
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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