Training Specialist; West Union, SC

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Itron is seeking a Technical Training Specialist to join our manufacturing operations team in West Union, SC. This role plays a key part in empowering our workforce with the skills and knowledge needed to support safe, efficient, and customer‑focused operations. The ideal candidate is collaborative, innovative, and committed to delivering impactful learning experiences that enhance employee engagement and performance.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve training programs that strengthen employee capability and performance across manufacturing operations.
• Create, maintain, and communicate comprehensive training schedules for all departments, ensuring alignment with business needs and priorities.
• Deliver onboarding and ongoing training using methods tailored to diverse learning styles and audiences.
• Conduct organization‑wide training needs assessments to identify skill or knowledge gaps and recommend effective solutions.
• Collaborate with leaders, employees, and cross‑functional partners to evaluate existing training effectiveness and identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Recruit, coach, and support new trainers; delegate training assignments and assess instructional quality with authenticity and accountability.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date training records, curriculum documentation, and reports that support compliance and operational excellence.
• Manage budgets for training programs, equipment, and materials while ensuring efficient resource use.
• Research and recommend training tools, materials, vendors, and methods, integrating innovative and agile approaches into learning programs.
• Coordinate internal and external training events, educational courses, and professional development opportunities.
• Build strong partnerships with training providers and industry experts to continuously enhance learning strategies.
• Market training opportunities to employees and clearly communicate session benefits, schedules, and requirements.
• Track departmental educational spending and support leaders in planning annual training needs.
• Assess instructional impact by measuring training outcomes, employee feedback, and key performance indicators.
• Prepare and maintain training materials, educational aids, and equipment.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support organizational goals and customer‑centric outcomes.

• 3–5 years of experience as a Technical Training Specialist in a manufacturing environment or a related role.
• Experience using TWI (Training Within Industry) methodologies.
• Proficiency with Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate training needs and research effective training solutions.
• Proven ability to design, deliver, and assess training programs that meet diverse learner needs.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to engage participants at all levels.
• Commitment to authenticity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Experience with IPC standards, including IPC‑CSE and IPC J‑STD‑001 certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Prior experience implementing TWI processes.
• Experience serving as a key “Train‑the‑Trainer” resource within a facility.
• Background supporting training initiatives in fast‑paced, agile, or technology‑driven environments.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Psychology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This role is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual physical demands. This is a safety sensitive role.

This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce…