Hitachi America

Training Center Manager

Hitachi America$88K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as Business Administration or Human Resources.
  • Minimum of 10 years in leadership roles focused on training operations or workforce development.
  • Proven leadership in managing teams and handling budgets and resources.
  • Strong skills in project management and communication.
  • Experience in analyzing training metrics for operational enhancements.
  • Preferred background in manufacturing or industrial training environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the South Boston Training Center to optimize resource use.
  • Provide coaching and support to Training Center staff, fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Coordinate training activities with factory leaders to align with business needs.
  • Manage training systems and documentation processes for efficiency.
  • Analyze training metrics to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on workforce development initiatives.
  • Drive planning efforts for workforce capabilities by forecasting training needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities and training resources.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Access to innovative learning tools and technologies.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a global company.
Full Job Description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-08-12

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you passionate about developing people, building workforce capability, and creating exceptional learning experiences? Hitachi Energy is seeking a collaborative and strategic Training Center Manager to lead the daily operations of our South Boston Training Center. In this highly visible role, you will oversee facilities, training resources, systems, schedules, budgets, and personnel to ensure the successful delivery of impactful learning programs that support business growth and operational excellence.

Working closely with factory leadership, Training Leaders, Human Resources, Safety, Quality, and other key stakeholders, you will drive alignment across training initiatives while ensuring efficient utilization of resources and a consistent learner experience. Beyond operational leadership, you will play a critical role in shaping workforce development strategies by identifying skill gaps, forecasting future capability needs, and implementing programs that strengthen organizational readiness and long-term success.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys combining operational excellence, people leadership, and continuous improvement to make a lasting impact. If you are energized by developing talent, optimizing learning environments, and helping teams achieve their full potential, we encourage you to apply. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact
  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the South Boston Training Center, ensuring effective use of facilities, equipment, and learning resources.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Training Center staff while fostering an engaging and positive learning environment.
  • Partner with factory leadership and Training Leaders to coordinate and execute training activities that support business objectives.
  • Manage training systems, reporting processes, records, and documentation to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Analyze training KPIs and operational metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance program effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Human Resources, Safety, Quality, and other stakeholders to support workforce development initiatives.
  • Drive workforce capability planning by identifying skill gaps, forecasting training demand, and aligning resources to future business needs.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts, curriculum reviews, and implementation of best practices to enhance learning outcomes.

Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Training & Development, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience managing training operations, workforce development programs, educational environments, or similar functions.
  • Proven experience leading teams, managing resources, budgets, schedules, and operational processes.
  • Strong project management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience analyzing performance metrics and using data to drive operational improvements and learning effectiveness.
  • Preferred experience in manufacturing, industrial environments, training centers, educational programs, or multi-site operations, with knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
NASDAQ

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