Instructional Designer

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Plymouth, MI, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Chemical • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Designs, develops, and maintains interactive manufacturing e-learning for production employees. Translates technical content into practical training using instructional design and adult learning principles. Partners with manufacturing subject matter experts, creates multimedia learning experiences, manages projects through LMS publication, and maintains curriculum accuracy. The role is fully on-site in Plymouth, Michigan, with occasional travel to manufacturing facilities.
Summary Generated by Built In

As an Instructional Designer, you design, develop and maintain e-learning that supports employee performance in a manufacturing environment. Partnering with manufacturing subject matter experts and L&D colleagues, you’ll translate technical and operational information into practical, engaging training that helps employees perform their jobs safely, efficiently and consistently.


This is a fully on-site position located at our corporate headquarters in Plymouth, MI.


You Will:

  • Own and maintain manufacturing e-learning curriculum, ensuring content remains relevant, accurate, and aligned with operational needs.
  • Design and develop interactive e-learning for production employees using sound instructional design and adult learning principles.
  • Partner with manufacturing subject matter experts to identify learning needs and translate complex technical content into clear, practical instruction.
  • Create engaging digital learning experiences using interactions, scenarios, assessments, graphics, audio, video, and other media.
  • Manage e-learning projects from concept through launch, including content gathering, development, stakeholder review, testing, LMS publication, and ongoing updates.

You Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, learning technology, communications, or a related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience designing and developing e-learning solutions
  • Experience developing training for manufacturing, industrial, technical, operations, skilled-trades, or other frontline environments is highly preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency with Articulate Storyline 360, along with experience using multimedia development tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, and PowerPoint.
  • Working knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
  • Strong instructional writing, research, project management, and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical subject matter experts.
  • Ability to travel occasionally to our manufacturing facilities.
  • Ability to be fully in-person at our corporate office in Plymouth, MI. 

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

  • Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
  • EAP, Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
  • Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Caregiving via Care.com
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
  • Travel Assistance
  • Employee Discount Programs
*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience designing and developing e-learning solutions
  • Advanced proficiency with Articulate Storyline 360
  • Experience with multimedia development tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, and PowerPoint
  • Working knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
  • Strong instructional writing, research, project management, and communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in instructional design, education, learning technology, communications, or a related field
  • Experience developing training for manufacturing, industrial, technical, operations, skilled-trades, or frontline environments
  • Ability to travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities
  • Ability to work fully in person at the Plymouth, Michigan corporate office
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The Company
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1967

What We Do

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, the company designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, and consumer products industries, including automotive and aerosol products. Operating over 60 sites worldwide, Plastipak focuses on innovation and sustainability to provide packaging for some of the world's most recognized and respected brands.

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