Training and Development Specialist

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy in shaping the future of learning and growth! We’re looking for a dynamic Training & Development Specialist to lead impactful programs at our Alamo, TN location. In this role, you’ll design and deliver innovative training experiences that empower teams, foster leadership, and drive operational excellence. If you’re passionate about helping people unlock their potential and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Duties & Responsibilities

- S-OJT Facilitation: Support the acceleration of the S-OJT process by delivering structured, hands-on training and monitoring progress to ensure skill acquisition and proficiency.

- Training Project Management: Lead and participate in training-based projects that align with factory goals, ensuring projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.

- Training Documentation: Develop and maintain Job Instruction Breakdowns (JIBs), training guides, and other documentation that enhance the effectiveness of on-the-job training.

- Training Effectiveness Tracking: Collect and analyze data on training performance and efficiency, using metrics to recommend improvements to programs and processes.

- Engagement & Accountability: Encourage employee engagement in training, supporting accountability for learning outcomes and skill development.

- Collaboration with Leadership: Work closely with supervisors, team leads, and the Training and Development Leader to identify skill gaps and implement training solutions that address specific operational needs.

- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and support opportunities for continuous improvement in training processes and materials.

- Adult Learning Techniques: Apply adult learning principles to develop and deliver engaging, hands-on training sessions that improve employee skill retention.

- Support Training Programs: Assist with additional training initiatives and provide on-the-floor support to ensure that training is successfully integrated into daily operations.

Skills

- Training & Facilitation: Effective in facilitating training sessions, with a focus on hands-on, practical instruction.

- Organizational Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

- Communication Skills: Strong communicator, comfortable working with employees at all levels of the organization.

- Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility and is capable of adjusting training approaches to meet the evolving needs of the plant.

- Project Management: Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute training-related projects within set timelines.

- Proficiency in Data Tracking: Skilled in gathering and analyzing training data, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Minimum Background/Experience

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Training & Development, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Experience: At least 2 years of experience in delivering structured training in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

- Hands-On Training: Experience facilitating S-OJT or other structured, skills-based training programs.

- Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing processes and Lean principles is a plus.

Preferred Background/Experience

- Adult Learning & Facilitation: Experience with adult learning principles and facilitation techniques.

- ISO & Hands on Training: Familiarity with ISO standards and Hands on Training concepts.

- Multi-Media Training: Experience creating and utilizing digital training tools or multi-media content for training purposes.

- Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in tracking training metrics and using data to drive improvements.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual passionate about skill development and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting. The Training Specialist will be instrumental in building workforce capabilities and supporting the Training and Development Leader in achieving training excellence across the Factory.

More About Us

- Be part of a global leader committed to sustainability and innovation.

- Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

- Work in a culture that values safety, integrity, and collaboration.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

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