Training Coordinator- SD

Position Overview

Under the direction of supervision (i.e. supervisor and/or team leader), the Training Coordinator will partner with the Training and Operations to assist with the design and execution of the Production Onboarding Program which includes On-the-Job Training (OJT).

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop effective training programs to ensure employees understand and can perform their assigned functions.
• Development of programs will be under the guidance of the training group and operations management.
• Work closely with the training department and operations management to determine the best practices to implement for each new training program.
• Train employees, both one-to-one and in small groups, to help them become efficient, effective, and safe in their assigned functions.
• Develop methods of evaluating each employee’s comprehension for new material as well their demonstrated skill level with existing functions.
• Work with each employee until they fully understand the material and are capable of successfully passing the evaluation. Methods will be developed in conjunction with the training group and operations management.
• Assess the effectiveness of all training programs and modify as necessary in conjunction with the training group and operations management.
• Support the documentation of training activities in conjunction with the training group.
• Knowledge of and compliance with company policies and SOP’s.

General Responsibilities

• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property.
• Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Education, Experience, and Licenses
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• 4+ years training experience within a manufacturing environment or similar role

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of all the cGMPs relating to position.
• Must possess expert knowledge of respective areas.
• Detailed oriented with good problem-solving skills.
• Established evidence of leadership, training and development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to execute work assignments autonomously.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful environments with sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Ability to meet department deadlines (i.e. training documentation records and schedule).
• Understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, sanitation processes and procedures and HAACP