Training and Development Specialist

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Training and Development Specialist for its manufacturing factory in Crystal Springs, MS.

Your Responsibilities:

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement, in designing and developing training materials.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• Collaborate with factory leaders, support functions, and the direct workforce to identify training needs.
• Ensure training implementation is aligned to standards and expectations as set by the Hub Training & Development Manager.
• Assist in execution of training plans where appropriate.
• Update and maintaining training information and records within a learning management system or equivalent.
• Work with subject matter experts to produce effective training materials using adult learning methodologies.
• Develop the capabilities of line trainers in delivering effective training.
• Facilitate training related to the training function (i.e., Train-the-Trainer)
• Consult and partner with HR to improve on-boarding training program design for the workforce.
• Become a Lean Management System expert to support and coach these tools and processes for improving workforce capabilities.
• Utilize Lean Management system tools to drive business excellence at all levels of the organization.
• Research effective teaching methods and apply them to continuously improve facilitation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology, Organizational Development, Education Technology, Communications, Instructional Design OR
• 2+ years of relevant experience in instructional design include administering and evaluating training programs
• 10+ years experience as an effective facilitator/coach (direct workforce training preferred)
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral, to all levels of employees and management teams.
• Knowledge of various instructional modalities and approaches to ensure all types of learners are engaged.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and authoring tools.
• Professional training and development certification is a plus (e.g., CPTD, CPTM, CLS, etc. through organizations like ATD, Training Industry, AIHR, BHG, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. No Sponsorship.