Training and Development Specialist - Manufacturing

Futaba North America Engineering & Marketing•Bloomingdale, IL

2d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Futaba North America is seeking an engaging Training and Development Specialist, also known as an Organizational Development Specialist, to create, develop, implement, and deliver training and development programs primarily for hourly manufacturing, quality, and logistics team members and team leaders. The role supports employee productivity and alignment across people, processes, technology, standards, business objectives, and culture at Futaba facilities in North America. The specialist consults with management and identifies organizational, group, and individual development needs. The role develops and delivers learning in varied formats, supports continuous improvement and business management practices, and maintains training records. It also evaluates training effectiveness and learning retention, adjusts programs as needed, and communicates progress and issues to the direct manager and Organizational Development team. The position requires travel 30%–40% to U.S. and Canadian manufacturing sites and up to one trip per year to Japan.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience designing and implementing training and development programs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel 30%–40% to U.S. and Canadian manufacturing sites and up to one trip per year to Japan.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience in metal fabricating, robotics, automotive parts manufacturing, and/or Toyota Production Systems (TPS) is an advantage.
A bachelor’s degree in training and development, organizational development, or a related field is preferred.
Six Sigma certification is preferred.
APTD, CPTD, CLDP, or CPLP credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

Consult with management to identify work situations that require employee training, including changes in policies, procedures, regulations, equipment, technologies, and industry or marketplace developments.
Identify organizational, group, and individual development needs and collaborate on continuous organizational performance improvement.
Create or modify training manuals, guides, course materials, quizzes, and videos.
Participate in and lead shop-floor continuous improvement activities; train hourly team members and team leaders to conduct improvement activities.
Develop and present training programs using instructor-led training, discussions, best-practice exchanges, simulations, case studies, learning activities, group practice, role playing, question-and-answer sessions, and quizzes.
Provide training and systems implementation support for Continuous Improvement Leaders, Yokogushi Teams, Business Continuity and Risk Management, Crisis Management, Hoshin activities, and new program launches and end-of-production support.
Support North American Futaba entities with implementing, training, and rolling out Futaba Japan Business Management Practices.
Train and coach others involved in employee development.
Plan, organize, and facilitate employee training and development events, and order supplies.
Identify training gaps and evaluate external training resources.
Keep the direct manager and Organizational Development team informed about progress, issues, delays, and other relevant information.
Maintain training documentation, files, and database records.
Evaluate training program effectiveness using participant feedback and surveys, and modify programs as needed.
Evaluate learning retention and relevant on-the-job effectiveness and results.
Comply with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and housekeeping requirements.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.