Factory Training & Development Specialist

hitachi; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy in Vaasa seeks a Factory Training & Development Specialist to lead programs at the transformers factory. You will drive the training roadmap, implement on-the-job training, and maintain LMS records for a compliant, high‑performing workforce.

The role requires coordinating multiple training activities, producing reports, and collaborating with SMEs to improve content and processes in a safety‑driven manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Background in coordinating factory training or production training.
• Experience with LMS administration and training data management.
• Ability to report training metrics and maintain records accurately.
• Fluency in both Finnish and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive factory training activities per the training roadmap and hub guidance.
• Lead on-the-job training programs for direct workforce with schedules and documentation.
• Maintain LMS records, certifications and completion data.
• Prepare training status dashboards and data extracts for decisions.
• Update training materials and work instructions with SMEs.
• Track overdue or mandatory trainings and address gaps.
• Communicate schedules and requirements to employees and managers.
• Provide training evidence for audits and compliance checks.
• Continuously improve training processes and tools at the factory.

Skills

Training coordination

LMS administration

Stakeholder collaboration

Data reporting

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering/HR/Education

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Location: Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OY

Profession (Job Category): Human Resources

The opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy in shaping the future of learning and growth! We're looking for a dynamic Factory Training & Development Specialist to lead impactful programs at our Transformers Factory in Vaasa.

The Transformers Business Unit is a core part of Hitachi Energy, enabling reliable power transmission and distribution worldwide. Over the years, the Vaasa factory has become one of Finland's largest and most important transformer manufacturing plant, contributing significantly to national energy security. Today, the factory develops and manufactures transformers that ensure electricity flows to millions of homes worldwide. The site operates in a complex manufacturing environment with high safety standards and a strong focus on sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement, serving customers globally both within and outside Hitachi Energy.

How you'll make an impact

• Drive factory training activities according to the agreed training roadmap, production needs and HUB guidance.
• Lead the practical implementation of Structured-On-The-Job training for direct workforce, including schedules, participants, trainers and documentation.
• Maintain course assignments, training records, certifications and completion data in the appointed Learning Management System (LMS).
• Prepare regular training status reports, dashboards or data extracts to support follow-up and decision‑making.
• Coordinate with trainers and SMEs to prepare, update and validate training materials and work instruction related content.
• Follow up overdue, mandatory or certification-related trainings and escrow gaps when needed.
• Collect feedback from participants, trainers and stakeholders and drive agreed improvement actions.
• Communicate training schedules, requirements and practical instructions to relevant employees and managers.
• Provide accurate training records and evidence for audits, compliance checks and training documentation requests.
• Contribute to and drive continuous improvement of training processes, tools and ways of working within the factory.

Your background

• A B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, HR, Education, Business Administration or another relevant field
• Relevant experience in training coordination, production training, technical instruction, LMS administration or manufacturing support roles.
• Good understanding of manufacturing environment, shopfloor operations and competence development needs for direct workforce.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems, training data maintenance and reporting tools such as Excel and PowerBI is an advantage.
• Ability to coordinate multiple training activities, follow up details and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong collaboration, communication and stakeholder service mindset.
• Structured, proactive and quality-oriented way of working with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Familiarity with transformer manufacturing is an advantage.
• Fluency in both Finnish and English, written and spoken.