Training and Development Specialist

Training And Development SpecialistHitachi 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 a trainer, training specialist, teacher, facilitator, or closely related positionProven 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 StatesWhat we Offer:Competitive PayPaid TrainingBenefits eligibility begins on your first dayFlexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time offProfessional growth and development programs including $10,000 tuition reimbursement401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match 75% up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% with immediate 100% vesting.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities