Shift Training Specialist

Curia•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Shift Training Specialist is an internal role within Sterile University, Albuquerque Curia’s learning and development function. The position ensures production operators remain current and compliant with required training and coordinates and facilitates on-the-floor technical skills training across specialty areas such as sanitization, aseptic gowning, fill and cap, glass, wash and prep, and compounding. The specialist partners with Path Guides to support new-hire integration and foundational technical training, and serves as a key support resource to the Shift Supervisor. The role helps drive shift-level training KPIs and promotes continuous learning and accountability in an aseptic manufacturing environment. It has no supervisory responsibilities. The position involves reading and interpreting SOPs, maintaining current training, assessing employee qualifications and progress, delivering coaching and targeted training, and maintaining accurate training records. The employee may work in an office, manufacturing, or warehouse environment. Aseptic gowning and task-dependent personal protective equipment may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of related experience in production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom environments.
Demonstrated record of training compliance in Noverant.
Ability to read and interpret safety instructions, SOPs, policies, manuals, and similar documents; write clearly and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to understand and effectively apply written and oral instructions.
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; able to adapt to new manufacturing software systems.
Strong attention to detail, organization, prioritization, planning, and deadline management.
Clear written and verbal communication and ability to present engagingly and succinctly.
Proficiency using Excel spreadsheets to manage data and efficient keyboarding.
Ability and willingness to learn and apply adult-learning practices and deliver clear, direct feedback.
Ability to build productive working relationships with team members, Path Guides, subject matter experts, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning trainer certification.
May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening, maintain media qualification, and wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

Serve as an internal training leader, ensuring production operators are trained, qualified, and compliant with role-specific and regulatory training requirements.
Coordinate and oversee structured, on-the-floor technical training for new hires across specialty areas, using Path Guides to deliver established curriculum.
Support new-hire integration by ensuring timely completion of foundational training modules and SOPs; assess progress and communicate performance gaps and readiness to Shift Supervisors and Managers.
Provide coaching and developmental feedback to strengthen technical competence, confidence, and adherence to aseptic manufacturing standards.
Assess and verify shift personnel qualifications using the Skills Matrix, and partner with Shift Supervisors to develop and implement remediation plans.
Monitor ongoing and annual requalification requirements and communicate upcoming deadlines.
Analyze deviation trends and collaborate with Path Guides and Shift Supervisors to develop and deliver targeted training addressing performance and compliance risks.
Lead subject matter-specific training to keep personnel current with cGMP, GDP, and internal procedural requirements; maintain Certified Gown Trainer status.
Ensure accurate and contemporaneous completion of required training documentation and records.
Support Shift Supervisors in achieving shift-level training KPIs and promote accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Read and interpret SOPs to ensure compliance and maintain up-to-date training.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.