Production Training Manager

Mikart LLC•Atlanta, GA

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Training Manager develops, implements, and manages all production training programs to ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform their jobs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. This position partners with Production, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and Human Resources to create a culture of continuous learning, operational excellence, and employee development.

Requirements

Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to engage employees with varying levels of experience and education.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships.
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Self-motivated and results-oriented.
Adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, Education, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Five (5) or more years of manufacturing or production experience.
Three (3) or more years of experience developing and delivering employee training programs.
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA regulations, and manufacturing quality systems.
Experience creating training materials, SOPs, and competency assessments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS).

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification.
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP/CPTD) or equivalent training certification.
Knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO standards, and cGMP requirements.
Experience with electronic document management systems.

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining a comprehensive production training program for all manufacturing and packaging personnel.
Ensuring employees are trained and qualified to perform assigned job functions safely and effectively.
Establishing standardized onboarding and job-specific training for new hires, transfers, and promoted employees.
Monitoring training effectiveness through assessments, observations, and performance metrics.
Maintaining accurate training records and ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Partnering with department leaders to identify skill gaps and developing targeted training initiatives.
Coordinating annual refresher training, cross-training, and recertification programs.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by incorporating Lean Manufacturing, GMP, and operational best practices into training.
Ensuring all production training aligns with company quality standards, safety policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Evaluating and recommending learning technologies, training materials, and instructional methods.
Assisting with audits by providing documentation and evidence of employee qualifications and completed training.
Developing leadership and technical training programs that support employee career development.
Measuring training ROI and providing regular reports on training effectiveness to leadership.
Design, develop, and deliver instructor-led, hands-on, and electronic training programs.
Create and maintain training curricula, lesson plans, presentations, job aids, work instructions, and competency assessments.
Coordinate onboarding training for new production employees.
Conduct production floor observations to evaluate employee competency and adherence to procedures.
Collaborate with supervisors to ensure employees complete required training before performing job duties independently.
Develop qualification and certification processes for manufacturing and packaging positions.
Ensure training records remain accurate and current.
Schedule training sessions while minimizing disruption to production schedules.
Track training completion and communicate compliance status to department leadership.
Support investigations involving training deficiencies and develop corrective action plans when necessary.
Stay current on FDA, GMP, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements affecting manufacturing training.
Participate in continuous improvement projects and process optimization initiatives.
Develop succession planning and career progression training for production personnel.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and metrics regarding training completion, effectiveness, and compliance.