Associate Director, Training and Development

Curia • Albuquerque, NM

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Training and Development will manage Albuquerque’s centralized hands-on training function called Sterile University. Sterile University helps attract, train and retain talent by providing development paths for technicians, reinforcing our shared culture tied to values & mission, and designing engaging on-time training. This position is responsible for the oversight and effective management of New Hire Orientation. The position is also responsible for coordinating and managing site-wide training programs to ensure we have a skilled workforce that can meet safety, quality, and production targets. The Associate Director will manage a team of training specialists, some of which are aligned to manufacturing shifts. They will set high performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities for team members, and foster a culture of continuous learning and talent growth within the organization. Some classroom facilitation is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in with a concentration in Education, Business, Human Resources or related field
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in training and talent development
• 5 years’ management experience
• 5 years’ experience in instructional design and implementation of adult learning theory
• Ability to read and interpret various documents. These documents include safety instructions, standard operating procedures, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills, enabling them to successfully present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Proficient in executing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement, employing whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Strong grasp of algebraic and geometric principles.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Accurately and efficiently work with large data sets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook) is required.
• Leads with integrity and respect
• Provides guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members
• Holds self and others accountable to meeting high standards
• Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment across all levels
• Engages in productive change efforts
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills; conveys information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Adept at analyzing root causes that contribute to performance gaps, and assessing training needs in order to develop relevant programs, content, and resources
• Demonstrate mastery of designing and delivering impactful lessons
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification
• Must be able to obtain and maintain media qualification
• May be required to wear a respirator

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing organization preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver annual objectives for the Sterile University team that support and are appropriately scoped and aligned with site-specific goals
• Manage, coach and mentor the team
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with objectives and meeting all training deadlines
• Lead the design, development, and evaluation of content and hands-on training modules, including in-person courses on topics of leadership for people leaders
• Maintain the “Train the Trainer” program which ensures effective training methods that engage adult learners are consistently used
• Ensure training programs and materials adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Review training compliance data.
• Develop evaluation strategies that elevate a “read and understand” approach to training on standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop qualification requirements that ensure employees are prepared to perform their role
• Oversee the complete implementation and sustainment of skills matrices by department
• Drive continuous improvement efforts: analyze data from quality events; monitor feedback from hands-on training and new hire orientation; incorporate feedback to make changes and improvements
• Define, establish and monitor achievement of KPIs, project milestones and deadlines
• Update site leadership on the status of the team’s objectives and KPIs on a regular cadence
• Develop and execute communication plans to promote training programs, raise awareness of available resources, and encourage employee engagement in learning activities
• Maintain composure in high-pressure situations, handle multiple priorities, possess a high level of discipline while remaining flexible to business needs
• This role is responsible for leading, managing, and supporting a team of trainers. This includes ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, setting and achieving departmental goals, overseeing day-to-day operations, and evaluating individual and team performance.
• This role is required to model Curia’s values, foster a positive work environment, while providing guidance and support to team members.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager