Sr Manufacturing Training Specialist
Elkton, MD, US
Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.
We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.
At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.
Join us and help shape wherever we go next!
Advancing healthcare with heart
Job Summary
The Senior Manufacturing Training Specialist will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs to ensure operational excellence and compliance across manufacturing operations. This individual will leverage their expertise in training methodologies to enhance workforce skills, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Details/Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs for manufacturing employees, focusing on Job Instruction (JI), Job Methods (JM), and Job Relations (JR) based on TWI principles.
- Utilize adult learning methodologies and hands-on techniques to engage diverse learning styles effectively.
- Develop training materials, including work instructions, SOPs, and visual aids.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for TWI, driving adoption and continuous improvement.
- Assess training needs through job task analysis, skill gap identification, and collaboration with manufacturing leadership.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Prepare and present reports summarizing training completion, effectiveness, and ROI, using Microsoft tools.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including quality, production, HR, etc. to ensure training programs align with organizational goals.
- Support process improvement initiatives by analyzing training gaps and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Mentor and coach manufacturing floor trainers to ensure consistent training delivery and high-quality outcomes.
- Ensure production training is based on the relevant SOPs and delivered in a complete, effective, and consistent manner across workstations and departments
- Maintains all manufacturing training records as required.
- Maintain working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and monitor records to ensure GDP.
- Provide timely and effective training support identified Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) and Nonconformances (NCs).
- Maintain flexibility in schedule to support all shifts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
- Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and hands-on training techniques.
- Knowledge of TWI
- Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, equipment, and SOPs
- Understanding of medical device manufacturing industry regulations, and quality control (ISO Standards, FDA Regulations, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of organizational change management strategies to support new training program rollout.
- Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate effective training programs tailored to manufacturing employees.
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven experience in conducting individualized and group training in a production environment.
- Strong ability to read, understand, and work with detailed visual aids such as method layouts, detailed diagrams, schematics, process flow sheets, related assembly documentation, and other documented practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong writing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
- Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and hands-on training techniques.
- Knowledge of TWI
- Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, equipment, and SOPs
- Understanding of medical device manufacturing industry regulations, and quality control (ISO Standards, FDA Regulations, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of organizational change management strategies to support new training program rollout.
- Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate effective training programs tailored to manufacturing employees.
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven experience in conducting individualized and group training in a production environment.
- Strong ability to read, understand, and work with detailed visual aids such as method layouts, detailed diagrams, schematics, process flow sheets, related assembly documentation, and other documented practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong writing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Can communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Rate of pay: $55,100-$82,700/year.