Training and Development Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. seeks a Training and Development Specialist for the Alamo, TN site to lead and coordinate diverse training programs.

You will facilitate leadership, interpersonal, and lean management topics, and support onboarding and content creation. Ideal candidates bring strong teaching and presentation abilities, plus experience with LMS administration, MS Office, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree or certifications in education, business, HR, psychology, or related field or equivalent experience as a trainer or facilitator.
• Experience delivering training on leadership, onboarding, and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to coach structured on-the-job training (SOJT) and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze training needs to develop or improve programs.
• Facilitate training on leadership, interpersonal skills, lean management and onboarding.
• Partner with Operations, Training & Development, Process Engineering, and CI Leaders to create materials.
• Train/qualify SOJT trainers and maintain LMS records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Teaching skills

Communication skills

LMS administration

Lean principles

Microsoft Office

DDI certification

Independent & team work

Education

Education/training degree or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LMS system

Job description

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0088184 Date Posted: 2025-04-10 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Human Resources Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Training and Development Specialist for its Alamo, TN location. In alignment with the North America Hub’s vision and growth strategy, this role is responsible for facilitating various training to include structured on-the-job train-the-trainer, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, lean manufacturing concepts, and various orientation/ onboarding topics. This role will have input into the course development and may even assist the Training & Development team in the creation of training content.

How you'll make an impact: Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs. Facilitate and lead training, including leadership skills, interpersonal skills, lean management, orientation/onboarding, and other non-technical training topics. Partner with cross‑functional teams, including Operations, Training & Development, Process Engineering, and Continuous Improvement Leaders, in creating training materials and facilitating associated training. Train/qualify Structured On-the-Job Trainers, including coaching Structured On-The-Job Training (SOJT). Maintain training records within a Learning Management System (LMS). Learn the Lean Management system (ITM System) to support training and coaching others to build capabilities on the lean manufacturing tools and methods. Research effective teaching methods and apply them to continuously improve facilitation skills. 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.

Your Skills: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and teaching skills. Strong communications skills, both written and oral, to all levels of employees and management teams. Knowledge of various facilitation methods and approaches to ensure all types of learners are engaged. Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel). DDI Facilitator certification is strongly desired (requirement to achieve certification upon starting role, if not certified). Experience with Lean Principles is a plus (requirement to learn these upon starting role) Experience with administration of LMS is a plus. Ability to work independently and collaboratively; self‐motivated and disciplined to meet deadlines in the context of competing priorities and projects; lead and work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Your Background Degree/certifications in education, business, human resources, psychology, or related field or equivalent education and experience as atrainer, training specialist, teacher, facilitator, or closely related position Excellent interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and teaching skills Proven leader and results‑oriented professional with experience driving organizational change and business results. Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

What we Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Training Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off
• Professional growth and development programs including $10,000 tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match 75% up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% with immediate 100% vesting
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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