Sr. Training Specialist I

Location: Timmonsville, SC
Workstyle: Onsite
 

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. 

At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company which serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

About this Position: 

The Sr. Training Specialist l role significantly contributes to AHM's mission and goals by ensuring the effective delivery of training, enhancing curriculum, managing training center resources, and achieving key performance indicators related to technician development and program administration. This role directly impacts the quality of technical education and the success of AHM's training initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivery of Training:
  • Instructor Lead Training at AHM training facilities as needed.
  • Conduct special ILT events as needed.
  • Achieve Senior Instructor level under the HM SIQP recognition program within three years.

• Curriculum development/enhancement Support:
  • Web-based Training: Support the development and execution of the strategy for improving the courses offered for Powersports & Products content.
  • Web-based Training: Support the development and execution of the strategy for improving the courses offered for Powersports & Products content

• Event management:
  • Assist in planning and conducting the National Technician Contest.

• HondaPro Training/eEnrollment Admin:
  • Assign/update DPTS ID numbers for internal AHM staff.
  • Answer dealer and technician questions related to HondaPro Training & eEnrollment.
  • General HondaPro training and eEnrollment site maintenance as needed.

• Training Ctr. Management:
  • Inventory: Vehicles, parts, tools, and fixed assets.
  • Classroom: Training aids and Maintenance, tools, computers, and audio-visual and service-related equipment.

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• 1+ years as technical instructor with a manufacturer preferred
• Certificate of completion from Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) or equivalent program preferred

Required Education:

• Associate's degree preferred or equivalent vocational/tech school training certification
• High school diploma or GED considered with relevant experience

Desired skills:

• Extensive PowerSports division product knowledge
• Problem-solving, decision-making skills, sound judgement
• Ability to coach and motivate students

Additional Position Factors:

• Workstyle:        Onsite
• Travel:               50%

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo.  We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda.  Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment.  We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities.  We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Overtime
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Lifestyle Bonus
• Relocation assistance

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility 
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.