Continuous Improvement & Training Lead

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Zaragoza; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global technology firm in Zaragoza is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Training Lead to develop training strategies and oversee training and development programs across the European region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial environments and extensive experience in continuous process improvements and training management. The role requires travel within Europe, up to 25%.

Servicios

Competitive benefit programs

Support for personal development

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, training leadership, program design, and learning and development.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of driving continuous process improvements.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and enhance the Product Line Training Management strategy.
• Oversee training, development, and onboarding programs.
• Conduct regular assessments to identify training needs.

Conocimientos

Continuous process improvement

Training program design

Leadership skills

Lean management

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Description

Join us at Hitachi Energy Transformers in Europe and be part of a team enabling a sustainable energy future. Our transformers are globally recognized, playing a crucial role in the clean energy transition. Transformers are needed to strengthen the grid, integrate renewable energy sources, make transportation green, and connect industries and data centers. Every fifth installed transformer in the world is made by our people.

We are seeking the Continuous Improvement & Training Lead for the European region with a strong background in industrial environments. In this pivotal role, you will lead the implementation of training strategies across various functions within the Product Line Distribution, Dry, Traction Transformers ensuring alignment with Hub Europe and Business unit (BU) Transformers objectives.

The ideal candidate is a versatile leader and practitioner with expertise in training and development, implementing training management systems, and large-scale training program management. Extensive experience in implementing solutions that drive impact and change within a complex, matrixed organization and collaborate effectively with BU, Hub and functional teams is strongly preferred. Lean management system experience and driving organizational transformation are essential for the successful candidate.

This role requires travel within Europe, up to 25%.

How you’ll make an impact

• Strategy Development:Create and enhance the Product Line Training Management strategy and systems to track, monitor, and measure the effectiveness of training programs in collaboration with the BU Training Team.
• Program Management:Oversee training, development, onboarding, and certification programs for leaders and the manufacturing workforce, focusing on new products, services, and essential skills such as value-based selling and project management. Identify & develop internal trainers for effective training delivery.
• Needs Assessments:Conduct regular assessments to identify training needs within the Product Line, maintaining accurate records of training activities and outcomes. Provide ongoing reports to Management on progress and impact.
• Training Material Development:Design and execute effective training materials using Adult Learning methodologies, ensuring trainers are equipped to deliver impactful sessions.
• Continuous Improvement:Evaluate current training solutions and recommend enhancements to optimize employee performance and development.
• Collaboration:Work closely with the BU Training Team and other functions, including Hub/global leadership and HR Business Partners, to ensure the effective implementation of training strategies.
• Organizational Capability:Drive accountability and increase employee engagement through the implementation of the ITM system.
• Program Guidance:Lead the regional implementation of global/Hub/Product Line training initiatives.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, training leadership, program design, and learning and development.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of driving continuous process improvements and aligning solutions with business needs. Practicing remote leadership is an advantage.
• Experience working in a fast paced, continually changing, matrixed manufacturing environment.
• Strong industrial experience: familiarity with sales enablement, marketing and sales training is a plus.
• Knowledge of lean management systems and organizational transformation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; self-motivated and disciplined in meeting deadlines while effectively leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success in continuous process improvement, positive leadership, and strategic planning.
• Fluent in English.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

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