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LOCATION/DIVISION SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Frederick, MD/ Corporate Global Business Services

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? The Training Specialist operates from established and well-known procedures under general directions and minimum supervision. The Training Specialist has the authority to control the scheduling and monitoring of the training to assure effectiveness and proficiency. The Training Specialist must effectively communicate information to supervision and fellow personnel, relative to the condition of the facility equipment and personnel performance, and provide suggestions for problem prevention/resolution.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Positively impacts the performance of the Manufacturing teams through gap analysis, design of necessary job aids and other written material, facilitates classroom training.
• Identifies appropriate methods for improving the overall compliance levels to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards of work.
• Monitors the operations of the designated Training Team Coordinators and oversees the training activities of training personnel to assure effective training criteria are met.
• Ensures that training addresses all levels in the process, procedures, regulatory requirements and techniques used in all areas of Manufacturing and monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the training.
• Works with Subject Matter Experts in the departments to help develop ‘on the job’ training content to ensure effective training.
• Schedules, co-ordinates and facilitates classroom training to deliver product, skills and system information including delivery of on-going technical and professional training programs.
• Develops necessary documentation (i.e., Work Instructions, SOPs, Proficiencies and Job Aids) to support the knowledge needs of the organization.
• Creates site training plan.
• Identifies and validates instructional material content and collaborates with Subject Matter Experts.
• Works closely with the Training Coordinators and Supervisor to analyze the Manufacturing operations and make recommendation for improvement.
• Manages projects from initiation to closure; develops work plans; secures appropriate resources and coordinates tasks.
• Develops robust and time bound training plans that ensure that on the job training needs are met.
• Manages the Learning Management System to ensure compliance.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

HOW WILL YOU GET HERE?

EDUCATION

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 2-3 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience required. Experience will depend on above education requirements.
• Experience working with a strong focus on quality of product required.
• Prior experience in a GMP manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Training data collection experience along with presentation and facilitation skills required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Familiarity with curriculum design (i.e., e-Learning, Instructor Led Training, On the Job Training and virtual training.) required.
• Ability to use adult learning principles to engage learners.
• General understanding of machinery and mechanics is required.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of computer applications and current software is desirable.
• Ability to work in a controlled manufacturing environment; is required to lift up to 45 lbs. and may be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties.

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