Operations Trainer

Location:

Greenfield, Indiana, United States of America

Job ID:

R0091459

Date Posted:

2025-04-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ASTEMO INDIANA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Operations Trainer is responsible for establishing and maintaining a Training Center of Excellence. This role will develop, coordinate, and facilitate training programs for all levels of plant personnel, including shop floor operators, team leads, supervisors, managers, and salaried staff. Training topics will cover essential skills for working on the production line, 6S methodologies, continuous improvement concepts, and company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year College Degree in Business, Education, Industrial Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in training, learning & development, or a related field
• Experience with training program development and implementation
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
• Proficiency in Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Position Duties and Responsibilities / % Time Spent

• Development and implementation of training programs: 30%
• Coaching and mentoring employees on processes and procedures: 25%
• Continuous improvement and 6S training execution: 20%
• Collaboration with department leaders to assess training needs: 15%
• Documentation and reporting on training effectiveness: 10%

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels
• Ability to assess training effectiveness and adjust programs accordingly
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct supervisor responsibilities
• May oversee training personnel or support staff involved in training programs

Safety and Environmental Management:

• Adhere to all safety protocols and environmental regulations. Ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 environmental management standards.

Software:

• Basic experience required in Windows, MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint

Essential to Job Functions:

• Ability to work for long periods of time while sitting
• Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the work day
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen

Work Environment:

• Requires 5% travel
• Open-Office Setting
• Factory Setting with Noise

Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.  Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees.  We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered.  We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.  Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.