
Aseptics Technical Trainer - Columbus Plant
Abbott Laboratories
Summary
Supporting operations, this role reports directly to the Site Sr. Training Specialist and has a tactical focus on the day-to-day implementation and adherence to the site training process. The Technical Trainer provides on-the-job training instruction and ensures new team members receive instruction from themselves or a qualified trainer as outlined in the training process. This role partners and aligns with the overall technical training strategy for the organization and requires flexibility in work schedule to accommodate training needs.
Job description
The Opportunity
Supporting operations, this role reports directly to the Site Sr. Training Specialist and has a tactical focus on the day-to-day implementation and adherence to the site training process. The Technical Trainer provides on-the-job training instruction and ensures new team members receive instruction from themselves or a qualified trainer as outlined in the training process. This role partners and aligns with the overall technical training strategy for the organization and requires flexibility in work schedule to accommodate training needs.
The Technical Trainer has full responsibility for their own work, setting up training schedules to ensure new/transferred employees receive proper training and that all required training is completed and documented according to plant guidelines. This position works closely with Quality Systems, Employee Health & Safety, all other manufacturing areas, peers, and some outside vendors on a daily basis. The role requires in-depth departmental knowledge of manufacturing principles and techniques as well as techniques for training both technical and non-technical subjects, an understanding of Aseptic processes, and sign-off on Aseptic equipment. The incumbent must be able to solve problems by determining root cause and developing a sound plan to address the problem.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate safety, GMP, technical and procedural training, and training for new equipment, business conditions, regulatory reform, or updated processes/procedures
- Ensure consistency of technical training
- Develop, update, and track on-the-job technical training for all new department personnel or those assuming new positions
- Ensure consistency between methods described in Work Orders, Job Procedures, Columbus Plant Control Procedures, and Job Safety Analysis
- Utilize Compliance Wire to monitor and track department training activities
- Maintain close liaison with the supported area and all other areas of the plant, including peers and employees at other sites
- Partner with management to ensure utilization of the most efficient internal and external resources to accomplish training objectives
- Write, issue, and update job aids and other training documents as needed
- Assist in the development and facilitation of department training in monthly employee meetings
- Partner with all areas of the plant to develop and implement new directives from Division and Corporate
- Provide support and knowledge to Training Technicians as needed
- Develop improved training content and methodology
- Serve as a resource on projects and process/equipment implementation
- Complete assessments of operators on Aseptic processes
Shift
This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday, and must be flexible in work schedule to accommodate training needs of a multi-shift operation, initiating a routine presence on off-shifts.
Requirements
- 2+ years in a production or manufacturing environment
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Thorough working knowledge of the functions within Aseptics
- Ability to perform aseptic tasks and instruct on them independently
- Adherence to effective training principles and concepts to ensure learning and demonstrated competency
- Understanding of Aseptic processes and sign-off on Aseptic equipment
- Ability to solve problems by determining root cause and developing a sound plan
- Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate multi-shift training needs
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Medical benefits day 1
- Wellness programs
- Occupational health programs
- Tuition assistance
- Onboarding programs
- Competitive compensation
- Incentives
- Retirement plans
- 120 hours accrued vacation
- Vacation buy program
- 5 personal days
- 10 paid holidays
- Retiree healthcare program
- 401(k) matching
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare technology leader founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As an international medtech and pharmaceutical company, Abbott operates in approximately 160 countries worldwide with a workforce of over 115,000 employees. The company is organized into four major business segments: Medical Devices (48% of revenue), Diagnostics (20%), Nutritional Products (19%), and Established Pharmaceutical Products (12%). Abbott's medical devices portfolio includes revolutionary technologies such as the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes management, cardiovascular devices like the MitraClip and TriClip for heart valve repair, and neuromodulation systems for chronic pain management. The company's diagnostics division pioneered breakthrough tests including the first licensed HIV blood test in 1985. With a rich history spanning over 135 years, Abbott has consistently been recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies since 1984 and continues to drive innovation in healthcare technology to help people live healthier, fuller lives.