Manufacturing Training Coordinator

Union Agener•Augusta, GA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Training Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring operational training excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance across the manufacturing facility. Reporting directly to the API or Drug Product Manager, this position leads the design, standardization, and execution of site and area training programs, provides training guidance to the area SME Trainers, drives Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, and acts as a lead technical writer for training materials. The ideal candidate is a high-energy, self-directed problem solver with a strong background in training program development and management in a regulated chemical, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Engineering, Technical Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent relavent experience).
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or regulated process manufacturing environment.
Proven track record in developing, delivering, and evaluating workforce training programs.
Proven proficiency in manufacturing processes and equipment is required.
The successful candidate must be capable of serving as a subject matter expert, providing training, mentorship, and technical guidance to trainees and team members.
Superior ability to translate complex manufacturing processes into clear SOPs, SWIs, technical investigation reports, and training guides.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), Quality Management Systems (e.g., SESuite), MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), and Adobe.
Knowledge of Job Instruction Training (JIT), Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques and TAP Root.
Strong public speaking, facilitation, and coaching abilities to engage cross-functional teams and manufacturing associates.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing background
Additional technical training
Knowledge of API/Drug Product process areas and cGMPs
Familiarity with DCS and PLC automation systems
Familiarity with data historian
Experience as a deviation investigator and CAPA management.
Green Belt Certification or CI Certification

Responsibilities

Create, update (practice vs procedure) and distribute procedures/modules/JFC’s to manufacturing personnel.
Onboard new operations personnel, conduct needs assessments via SME input and workplace observations, and execute hands-on competency validations. Complete routine check-ins.
Maintain effective communication with the Operations/Manufacturing managers, shift leaders and support staff to ensure adherence to protocols and standards.
Actively participate in area team meetings and project teams.
Develop and facilitate employee qualification plans and partner with production leaders to ensure employees remain in qualified status.
Facilitate Train-the-Trainer certification programs to empower Supervisors and Subject Matter Expert Trainers (SMETs) to deliver consistent, high-quality training.
Monitor shop-floor operations and evaluate training data to identify skill deficiencies, operational bottlenecks, and efficiency opportunities.
Develop and implement department-wide quality control measures and standardized work routines to minimize variance.
Act as a champion for Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, new operational tools, and site-wide process optimizations.
Assist Operations Managers in planning, developing, and coordinating plant-wide activities to minimize operational disruptions.
Provide technical writing support for non-routine investigations rooting in human error or training inadequacies.
Support the operational implementation of deviation-specific countermeasures.