Training and Development Leader

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Training & Development Leader to shape a high-performing factory workforce. This pivotal role involves crafting empowering training experiences, collaborating with leadership, and leveraging lean principles to drive success and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 7 years of supervisory and leadership experience.
• 3+ years in developing and delivering training programs.
• Proficiency with KPIs and metrics related to workforce learning.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategy and execution of site-wide training programs.
• Evaluate and optimize training using KPIs.
• Enhance onboarding experiences to accelerate new hire success.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we don’t just power grids—we empower people. You’ll work in an environment that values innovation, inclusion, and integrity, with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career. Come build what's next, together.

Description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a Training & Development Leader, where your passion for development and innovation will directly shape the future of a high-performing factory workforce. You’ll be at the forefront of cultivating a culture of continuous learning, crafting training experiences that are as empowering as they are effective. This role isn't just about building skills—it’s about building confidence, careers, and community.

You'll work closely with factory leadership to design and deploy impactful learning strategies that drive both engagement and operational excellence. With a deep focus on modern adult learning practices and lean methodologies, you’ll champion an inclusive approach to capability development at all levels of the organization.

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

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Drive the strategy and execution of site-wide training programs

• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to identify development priorities

• Enhance onboarding experiences to accelerate new hire success

• Evaluate and optimize training using KPIs and continuous feedback

• Maintain a robust training management system and tools

• Empower trainers with materials rooted in adult learning principles

• Champion accountability for learning and workforce capability

• Leverage lean principles to elevate performance and engagement

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree or 7 years' experience in supervisory and leadership roles in a manufacturing or equivalent environment equivalent hands-on experience in Training

• 3+ years in developing and delivering training programs

• Proficiency with KPIs and metrics related to workforce learning

• Lean management experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong communication, coaching, and project leadership skills

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we don’t just power grids—we empower people. You’ll work in an environment that values innovation, inclusion, and integrity, with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career. Come build what's next, together.

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