Training & Development Experienced Professional

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

Job Description

The opportunity

Are you passionate about helping people grow, learn, and succeed? Join Hitachi Energy as a Training & Development Specialist, where you will play a key role in accelerating employee development and supporting operational excellence across our manufacturing environment. In this highly visible role, you will partner with leaders, subject matter experts, and employees to deliver impactful training experiences that build capability, strengthen performance, and support long‑term success.

You will help drive the effectiveness of our Structured On‑the‑Job Training (S‑OJT) program, create engaging learning materials, and lead training‑focused projects that align with business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to influence workforce development, enhance employee engagement, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

If you enjoy coaching others, creating innovative training solutions, and working in a collaborative manufacturing environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your own professional growth.

How you'll make an impact

• 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.

Your background

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience delivering training, coaching, or workforce development programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 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 and influence positive learning outcomes.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future while investing in the growth and success of our people.
• We offer opportunities for continuous learning, career development, and participation in meaningful projects with global impact.
• Join a collaborative, inclusive workplace where innovation, safety, and professional growth are valued and encouraged every day.

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