Learning Specialist Jobs in Alabama

Company Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

• We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
• Our core mission: People and Planet First — doing good is good for business.
• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
• Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
• We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving.
• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Why You Will Love Life at Milo's

You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing.

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time

Being a Culture Champion at Milo’s

• Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
• Work effectively with others
• Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals
• Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary
• Commit to outstanding attendance
• Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

If you require assistance or accommodation to participate in the job application process, please contact Recruiting@drinkmilos.com.

Responsibilities:

• Own the design, philosophy, and continual evolution of the enterprise learning and enablement architecture—including learning/enablement philosophies, operating models, methodologies, and standards.

• Serve as a strategic advisor and partner to the CEO and Executive TEAm to design, implement, and evolve transformative learning programs, policies, and workforce initiatives.

• Lead the creation, acceleration, and optimization of talent growth systems—including Growth Pathway Frameworks, Leadership Development Ecosystems, career architecture, capability building, and targeted learning interventions.

• Guide Milo’s workforce to enable data-based decision making, inform workforce planning, Attract, Grow, and Retain talent, standardize benchmarking organizationally, and to achieve scale.

• Own the multi year learning roadmap that aligns with corporate strategy, growth objectives, and capability requirements.

• Serve as senior level advisor on enablement strategies that support major business initiatives, transformation projects, and strategic planning.

• Partner with cross functional leaders to identify capability gaps and build targeted enablement solutions that accelerate productivity and drive operational excellence.

• Oversee development of blended learning and enablement assets—including digital learning, workflow learning, job aids, and experiential learning—to support rapid skill acquisition. Build a unified enablement framework that supports onboarding, role specific skill development, and ongoing performance readiness across all functions.

• Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of Learning programs and use data to drive continuous improvement.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to the Learning team, ensuring high performance and strategic alignment.

• Upholds and demonstrates leadership in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy, and MMAD volunteering opportunities.

• This position has food Safety Responsibilities. Other responsibilities, as necessary.

Supervisory: This role has supervisory responsibilities.

Critical Competencies:

• Pushing Leaders to Scale Up
• Coaches & Develops
• Purposeful/Strategic

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field; Masters preferred. At least six years of experience in learning and development, training, or a related field; five years of leadership experience. Ability to design and implement effective training and development.

Physical Demands: This job is sedentary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities.

Department: People

Reports to: Executive Vice President of People

FLSA Status: Exempt Non-Exempt