Imagine working for a large tier-1 supplier in the exciting world of automobile manufacturing. If you enjoy working in a collaborative and respectful environment with wonderful team members, this could be the opportunity for you. Futaba North America provides management support to its automotive parts production companies in North America. The Futaba Group leverages its core technologies such as stamping and welding to create value added products that are in line with the needs of consumers, deliver peace of mind, and promote environmental initiatives that contribute towards a sustainable society. 

We are looking for an engaging and effective Training & Devlopment Specialist (AKA Organizational Development Specialist) to create, develop, implement, and conduct training and development programs primarily for hourly team members and team leaders in manufacturing, quality, and logistics. This position will improve employees’ productivity and facilitate the alignment and integration of people, processes, technology, standards, business goals and objectives, and culture across our facilities in North America. Major responsibilities are as follows:

· Consult with management to determine work situations requiring employee training including changes in policy, procedures, regulations, equipment, technologies, and industry and marketplace developments.

· Identify organizational, group, and individual developmental needs and work collaboratively to support a program of continuous organizational performance improvement.

· Create and/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 as part of their ongoing development.

· Develop and present training and development programs using a variety of methods including instructor led training, group discussions, exchange of best practices, simulations, case studies, learning activities, group practice sessions, role playing, question and answer sessions, and quizzes.

· Participate in and lead continuous shop floor improvement activities. Train hourly team members and team leaders to conduct improvement activities as part of their ongoing development.

· Provide training and systems implementation support to various teams and programs including Continuous Improvement Leaders, Yokogushi Teams, Business Continuity & Risk Management, Crisis Management activities, Hoshin activities, and new program launch and end of production support.

· Support North America Futaba entities with the implementation, training, and roll out of Futaba Japan Business Management Practices.

· Train and coach others involved in employees’ development efforts.

· Plan, organize, and facilitate, employee T&D events and order supplies.

· Identify training gaps and evaluate external training resources.

· Maintain communications with direct manager and OD team on progress, issues, delays, and other pertinent information. 

· Maintain training documentation, files, and training database records.

· Evaluate training program effectiveness through participant feedback and surveys. Modify training programs as needed.

· Evaluate learning retention rate and applicable on-the-job effectiveness and results.

· Comply with company policies and procedures and safety and housekeeping requirements.

· Performed other projects and duties as assigned.

If you are known as an exceptional employee who produces great work and believes in adding value to everything you do, we want you to join our growing team and share in our vision. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years of experience designing and implementing training and development programs, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Industry experience in metal fabricating, robotics, automotive parts manufacturing, and/or Toyota Production Systems (TPS) is an advantage.  Bachelor’s Degree in training and development, organizational development, or other related field is preferred. Six Sigma certification is preferred. APTD, CPTD, CLDP or CPLP credential is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is essential. We are looking for a collaborative training professional with excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to travel 30% - 40% to our U.S. and Canadian manufacturing sites and up to 1 trip per year to Japan is required.

The salary range is $70,000 - $85,000 per year depending on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our full-time employees enjoy a competitive benefits plan that includes 4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, a vision plan, company paid basic life insurance, company paid short term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, paid personal days, paid holidays, and more!  Qualified candidates are requested to email their cover letter and resume. No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer.