Visual Inspection Training Specialist
Kindeva Drug Delivery · St Louis, MO · 2 wk ago
Human ResourcesFull-time
The Role
The Visual Inspection Trainer at Kindeva is responsible for designing, delivering, assessing, documenting, and continuously improving training programs for the Packaging and Inspection (P&I) department. This role involves overseeing Inspector qualification activities, conducting routine operator assessments, and ensuring that training programs meet regulatory, quality, and operational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver training on topics such as Training/Qualifications, Regulatory/Compliance, GMP, and Right First Time (e.g., Six Sigma).
- Ensure quality, compliance, safety, and production standards are met.
- Complete all Inspector qualification training and qualification per procedure.
- Perform audits/quarterly assessments of production operators to ensure compliance.
- Ensure training files, qualification records, and curricula are inspection-ready.
- Provide defect-related coaching, hands-on demonstrations, and technical guidance to Inspection Operators, Leads, SMEs, and Investigators.
- Aid in the development of enhancements to the Inspector training and qualification process, including new products.
- Track metrics to show quality/value of executed training procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 3+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with experience in training/teaching roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to individuals or groups
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
- Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making capability, and accountability
- Working knowledge of GMPs and training/technical documentation formats (SOPs, etc.)
- Experience in visual inspection systems, manual inspection, and/or automated inspection technologies preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, OR experience in teaching/training roles