Technical Training Specialist - 1st Shift - New Altavista Warehouse
AbbottAbout the role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our new Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.
*** This position could have some off shift requirements***
What You’ll Work On
Coordinate the following training: Safety, GMP, technical and procedural training on new equipment, business conditions, regulatory reform or updated processes/procedures.
Ensure consistency of technical training.
Manage the site’s Learning Management System (LMS) for assigned team members to include generating reports and maintaining the system in a compliance-ready state.
Develop, update, and track on-the-job technical training for all new department personnel or those assuming new positions within the department.
Monitor and track the department training activities of the area(s) supported.
Maintain close liaison with the area they support as well as all other areas of the plant, to include peers or employees at the other sites.
Write, issue and update job aids and other training documents
Assist in the development and facilitation of departmental or site training
Update curriculum or course materials
Provide support to the Technical Trainers
Develop improved training content and methodology
Serve as a training resource in the department supported on projects and process/equipment implementation.
Stay up to date with current training authoring software and delivery technology.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED.
Minimum two years in a manufacturing environment or minimum of two years training experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Food Technology, Education and Development or Human Resources preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of manufacturing principles and techniques as well as various techniques for training both technical and non-technical subjects.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak in large group settings.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to wo
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