Technical Training Supervisor

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Technical Training Supervisor

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Tipp City, OH 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.

Tipp City, Ohio, is one of Abbott’s newest nutrition manufacturing facilities with technology that enhances production efficiency and product quality. Join us and you’ll be part of a family that’s dedicated to innovation and excellence and dedicated to nourishing millions of families around the world.

What You'll Work On

As the Technical Training Supervisor, you'll have the opportunity to lead a team of Technical Training Specialists and Technical Trainers to ensure employees have the required knowledge and skills to perform the tasks of their role. You will maintain training records to meet internal and external compliance requirements and respond to audit requests as needed. This role is responsible for skill development and planning, designing and delivering training programs that make the best use of employee's current and future technical abilities.

• Applies highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in the design, development and delivery of training programs, work with managers on learning needs of their staff through vehicles such as training needs analyses.
• Source and evaluate third party training programs.
• The Senior Specialist level role will typically be responsible for complex analysis of the training needs of employees to develop training programs that enhance their know-how, skills, and performance.
• Design, resource, and deliver training programs, or recommend externally-provided programs, which meet the needs of individuals and are consistent with the organization’s overall training plan.
• Counsel employees about the organization's training programs and policies and arrange for them to participate in internal and external training so the organization’s training resources are allocated effectively.
• Maintain and analyze organization and individual training records in order to monitor the effectiveness of internal and external training programs.
• Compile handbooks, manuals, guides, and other materials so training programs are delivered with high quality resources.
• Responsible for on-the-job training process for Manufacturing which includes development of materials and oversight of process.  Partners with Manufacturing in execution of on-the-job training. 
• Analyzes and reports training metrics.
• Provides CRIACE leadership for the site
• Keep abreast of developments and innovations in training and education in industry and government education sectors so the organization’s training activities remain current and relevant.
• In addition, may be responsible for designing, resourcing and delivering larger, more complex training programs.
• Provides daily guidance and direction to training personnel on task assignments and expectations.
• Oversees the completion of training requirements for site employees.

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Pay and Shift

This is a salaried position working Monday through Friday on day shift.  This roles supports a 24/7 manufacturing site. Flexibility in hours is required to provide as needed support to all crews and oversight of the Technical Training team.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required
• 3+ years in a training or related fields
• Leadership experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in training design and delivery
• Analytical skills to make data-driven decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in relevant field
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Proven working experience in project management and/or business process implementation

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

The base pay for this position is

$60,000.00 – $120,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Learning & Development

DIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:United States > Tipp City : Main/Liquid Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Wear ear plugs, Work at heights, e.g. ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, etc., Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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