Training & Development Specialist

Hitachi • Crystal Springs, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, people development powers operational excellence. As a Training Specialist, you will play a key role in accelerating employee skill growth by supporting Structured On‑the‑Job Training (S‑OJT) and leading training-driven initiatives across the factory. Partnering closely with the Training and Development Leader, this role blends hands-on facilitation, project execution, and continuous improvement. You’ll help transform processes into effective learning experiences, ensuring training is practical, engaging, and directly embedded into daily operations. From developing clear training documentation to tracking training effectiveness, your work will strengthen capability, consistency, and accountability across the workforce. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in manufacturing environments, enjoys coaching and facilitating at all levels, and is motivated by seeing learning translate into real performance outcomes. You’ll have the chance to influence how training is delivered, shape learning standards, and support a culture where skill development and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Training & Development, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years of experience delivering structured training in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience facilitating S‑OJT or other skills-based training programs
• Strong organization, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to adapt training approaches to evolving operational needs
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and Lean principles is a plus

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Structured On‑the‑Job Training (S‑OJT) to accelerate skill development
• Lead and support training-based projects aligned with factory goals
• Create and maintain Job Instruction Breakdowns and training materials
• Track training effectiveness using data and performance metrics
• Promote engagement and accountability for learning outcomes
• Partner with supervisors and leaders to identify and close skill gaps
• Apply adult learning principles to hands-on training sessions
• Support continuous improvement of training processes and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees