Senior Learning & Development Specialist

** Nice to meet you, We Are Suzano!
** At Suzano, we believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. This union gave rise to a meaningful attitude: innovability, which guides us in thinking outside the box and looking beyond to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. We plant and grow trees. We transform this renewable raw material into innovative and sustainable bioproducts that are part of the everyday life of over 2 billion people.

We cultivate life on the sheet of the notebook that teaches children, in the diaper that protects babies, in the biodegradable cup of coffee that does not harm the environment, in absorbent papers and in the convenience of using sustainable packaging.
** Get to know us in 2 minutes!
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* About the Role:

** We are looking for a
** Senior Learning & Development Specialist
** to support capability building across our manufacturing operations. This role is critical to developing frontline talent, strengthening technical knowledge, and supporting long-term workforce sustainability.

This position blends
** hands-on execution
** with
** strategic development**, supporting learning programs from planning to delivery. You will work closely with frontline leaders, operators, maintenance teams, and external partners, especially local colleges, to build technical training pipelines for our growing operation.
** What You’re Going to Do:
**** Learning Programs & Capability Development
*** Develop, update, and support
** career pathways
** and training roadmaps for hourly operational roles.
* Support technical learning programs, including
** apprenticeship-style initiatives
** for Maintenance and Operations.
* Partner with local colleges and training institutions to create and strengthen talent pipelines.
* Implement and maintain corporate L&D methodologies in alignment with Suzano Brazil’s practices.
* Assist in designing and executing pilot programs and new learning initiatives.
** Training Planning & Execution
*** Support all logistics of training events: prepare rooms, schedule sessions, organize materials, and manage supplies.
* Conduct needs assessments with frontline leaders to understand training gaps and on-the-job learning opportunities.
* Assist in content adaptation, training facilitation, and development of operational learning tools.
* Ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and data organization for learning activities.
** Knowledge Management & Workforce Sustainability
*** Help structure effective knowledge-transfer practices, especially for senior employees nearing retirement.
* Support documentation of critical activities, SOPs, and tribal knowledge to ensure continuity across generations.
* Strengthen learning culture and technical development within union and non-union frontline teams.
** Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Work closely with HR, Operations, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Leadership to ensure learning programs reflect plant needs.
* Build strong relationships with operators, technicians, supervisors, and facilitators across all shifts.
* Influence and support stakeholders without formal authority, this role depends on strong relational skills.
** What We Expect from You:
**** Education & Experience**
* ** Bachelor’s degree
** required, preferred fields include
** Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Psychology, Engineering, or related areas**.
* Experience working in a
** manufacturing environment
** required.
* Experience with
** unionized environments
** is a strong plus.
* Background in
** Training, Learning & Development, HR**, or
** Organizational Development
** preferred.
* Prior experience contributing to training programs for frontline roles is highly valued.
** Technical Skills
*** Proficiency with
** Excel** (intermediate or higher).
* Ability to use
** ChatGPT or AI tools
** critically and creatively to support daily work.
* Strong organization and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Comfortable with both administrative and hands-on tasks.
*
* What We’re Looking For:

*** Collaborative & Relational:
Builds trust quickly with operators, frontline leaders, and HR partners.
* Influential Without Authority:
Engages and motivates…