Manufacturing Training & Development Specialist

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Training & Development Specialist to accelerate employee growth and support manufacturing excellence. You will partner with leaders and SMEs to design impactful training that builds capability and drives performance across the plant.

You’ll lead S-OJT programs, create engaging learning materials, and manage training projects aligned with business goals while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training, coaching, or workforce development in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective training methodologies.
• Experience creating training documentation, work instructions, or process-based learning materials.
• Strong project management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Structured On-the-Job Training (S-OJT) to accelerate skill development and employee proficiency.
• Deliver hands-on training sessions using adult learning principles and best practices.
• Lead and support training-related projects that align with operational and business goals.
• Develop and maintain Job Instruction Breakdowns (JIBs), training guides, and learning materials.
• Monitor training progress and support accountability for learning outcomes.
• Partner with supervisors and team leaders to identify skill gaps and implement targeted training solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance training processes, tools, and documentation.
• Provide on-the-floor coaching and support to ensure successful integration of training into daily operations.

Skills

Adult learning

Project management

Communication

Facilitation

Collaboration

Education

Education/HR degree

Organizational Development degree

Manufacturing related degree

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Training & Development Specialist to accelerate employee growth and support manufacturing excellence. You will partner with leaders and SMEs to design impactful training that builds capability and drives performance across the plant.

You’ll lead S-OJT programs, create engaging learning materials, and manage training projects aligned with business goals while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.