Instructional Designer

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company that serves the commercial and residential construction markets across North America. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, FBM provides a wide range of construction products and services to contractors and builders.  Based in California, FBM has more than 7,000+ Employees and 400+ Locations across the United States and Canada.  FBM's Core Values of Safety First, Customer Driven, Valuing Our People, Integrity and the Pursuit of Excellence form the foundation for an excellent Customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

Position Overview

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM), the Instructional Designer is responsible for managing and optimizing the company’s Learning Management System (LMS) and serving as a partner to subject matter experts (SMEs) across departments. This role ensures that learning content is accurate, relevant, and accessible by maintaining a regular cadence of review for both training content and SharePoint resources. Your attention to detail and commitment to service make a real impact across the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. LMS Administration & Support      

• Provide day-to-day LMS administration, including uploading courses, updating descriptions, images, and catalogs, managing enrollments, and ensuring the home page remains current and engaging
• Troubleshoot issues with course completions, enrollments, and user access
• Explore and implement LMS features to enhance training effectiveness (e.g., groups, gamification, skills management, learning plans)

2. Compliance Training Facilitation

• Support the rollout and tracking of compliance training initiatives, ensuring employees meet mandatory training requirements
• Partner with HR and department leaders to assign compliance courses, monitor completions, and follow up on overdue training  
• Provide accurate compliance reporting for audits, regulatory reviews, and leadership updates

3. Content Development, Management & Review  

• Partner with SMEs and department heads to manage and maintain LMS and SharePoint training pages, ensuring content is accurate, organized, and relevant
• Establish and maintain a regular cadence for reviewing all training content to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business needs
• Use content creation tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate, Rise, or similar) to develop training courses and materials from pre-developed storyboards or SME-provided outlines
• Format and package existing training content into e-learning modules or other delivery methods that align with company standards  

4. Reporting, Data Analysis & Insights

• Generate and distribute LMS reports, including compliance tracking, course usage, completion rates, and learner engagement
• Analyze data on training usage and trends to identify opportunities for improvement or increased engagement
• Provide insights and recommendations to the L&D team on which training programs or topics should be promoted, refreshed, or emphasized based on participation and performance data
• Support data-driven decision-making by presenting clear summaries and visualizations of key learning metrics
• Training Calendar & Communication Management

5. Training Calendar & Delivery Coordination  

• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and SMEs to develop communication plans that promote optional or high-value training opportunities
• Ensure consistency in messaging across the LMS, SharePoint, and training communications

6. Miscellaneous 

• Support our values in the stated areas of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven experience with LMS administration (Litmos Learning experience a plus)
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable recommendations for learning initiatives
• Familiarity with e-learning content authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, Camtasia)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with SMEs and department leaders
• Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to adapt quickly to change priorities
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to managing system and content accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for summarizing findings and influencing decisions

Reports To

Director, Learning & Development

Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

At FBM, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.  Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match
• A career path designed with you in mind 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.