Training Supervisor

Training Supervisor in Albuquerque, NM

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. 

The Training Supervisor is responsible for site-wide technical training and oversight of Lean and Six Sigma projects and facility priority projects.

The position is responsible for: 
   Training of employees on equipment and processes.
   Training of employees on LSS tools and skills, as required or suggested.
   Training personnel in new processes or process enhancements, as required.
   Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.

The training department provides ongoing training to production operators in all aspects of Sterile University (SU) functional areas: filling, capping, glass, wash & prep, compounding, and sanitizing.  Sterile University is a simulated training facility to allow production employees time to learn aseptic processing techniques on production equipment outside of a clean room environment. Lean Six Sigma fundamentals are included in the production curriculum for operators and supervisors to identify, prioritize, and implement improvement opportunities.  

The Training Supervisor is responsible for managing SU including curriculum development and all associated training activities and initiatives. This includes developing, coordinating, and overseeing technical skill-based training with an emphasis on equipment operation, theory, basic techniques, and continuous improvement. The Training Supervisor is responsible for instructing and assisting a team of trainers to ensure optimal training effectiveness by developing learning modules and manuals based on continuous needs assessments 

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients' lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

A. Supervisor SU program 
   Maintain a dynamic, responsive training curriculum that ensures competency for trainees
   Determine training needs and evaluate training effectiveness by assessing trends of human and process errors, and soliciting feedback from Supervisor s, supervisors, and team leads 
   Advise functional area supervisors and supervisors on staff training needs 
   Initiate, coordinate/schedule all skill-based training activities
   Establish/maintain annual retraining certifications for all employees
   Evaluate and coordinate external training providers for supplemental employee and/or trainer education (e.g., team-lead training classes at UNM)
   Maintain functionality and effectiveness of SU as a premier aseptic processing training facility
B. Supervise training staff 
   Abide by organization policies and applicable laws for supervisory responsibilities
   Reward positive & proactive behavior, address complaints, resolve problems, and administer disciplinary action when necessary
   Evaluate and perform personnel reviews to ensure individual needs are identified and addressed and accomplishments are recognized
   Determine and implement performance improvement plans and provide general guidance for staff development or department improvement opportunities

C. Curriculum Development 
   Research and implement up-to-date strategies, materials, and methodologies relevant to improving employee and trainer performance
   Develop knowledge/skills/competency assessment testing and training modules and manuals
   Provide novel learning strategies, tools, and programs for effective Shutdown training
   Maintain SOPs and other documents to ensure accuracy and clarity for production and support processes
   Coordinate and conduct  pre-manufacturing meetings to review documentation for new processes in conjunction with project management

D. Conduct training of employees, trainers, and outside customers 
   Provide hands-on employee training or technician/technical supervisor support in functional areas in SU or on shift as needed
   Instruct and cross-train trainers in functional areas and effective training strategies
   Plan, coordinate, and perform Shutdown and new hire training
   Implement SU training programs in aseptic manufacturing practices for external customers and agencies

E.   Operational Excellence Leadership - Black Belt
   Actively pursue LEAN of processes and improvements (minimum of 1 project at all times)
   Oversee Priority Projects portfolio 
   Apply LSS tools to investigation and Problem Reports, as required or suggested.
   Monitor and report progress of projects within agreed timelines ensuring goals are met.
   Responsible for maintaining up-to-date timelines and meeting agreed-upon deadlines.
   Consults and advises upper management of project status and reports issues that may affect ultimate results.
   Must be able to manage multiple projects at the same time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:                         
Directly supervises employees in the Sterile University. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Education and/or Experience:                          
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years experience. Relevant supervisory and/or management experience. Training department or training/teaching environment experience preferred. Proficiency in all functional areas in order to fulfill technician or supervisor positions on shifts as needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 
   Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning qualifications.

Language Skills:  
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write and edit technical documents, SOPs, write instruction reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of Supervisors, clients, customers, and the general public.
         
Mathematical Skills:                            
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability:                            
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:                            
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Project Management software, Training Management Software, Manufacturing software, Spreadsheet software, Word Processing software, and Internet software.

Other Skills and Abilities                            
   Solid knowledge of a sterile processing environment 
   Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Word, MS Project, and Excel.
   Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
   Ability to perform independent work related to projects and/or routine activities.
   Ability to be an author for protocols or reports, or other non-routine activities.
   Ability to review reports, etc. for accuracy and logic.
   Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
   Ability to effectively lead or work on a team to accomplish goals.
   Ability to learn independently about equipment and processes.
   Ability to work collaboratively with many departments and personalities.
   Ability to be self-motivated.

Other Qualifications:
   Must pass a background check
   Must pass a drug screen and physical   
   Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment
   Time management skills with an ability to prioritize
   Ability to constructively deal with change and pressure
   Willing to continue training/ education as necessary          
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

NOTE:
All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a @curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.