Shift Training Specialist

Curia•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Shift Training Specialist is an internal learning and development role within Sterile University, Albuquerque Curia’s training function. The position ensures production operators remain current and compliant with required role-specific and regulatory training. It coordinates and facilitates on-the-floor technical training in 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 deliver foundational technical training aligned with operational and compliance expectations. The role supports Shift Supervisors by helping meet shift-level training KPIs, maintaining qualification and requalification compliance, and fostering continuous learning and accountability. It provides coaching and feedback, assesses training progress and qualifications, addresses performance gaps, and maintains accurate training documentation. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of related experience in production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom work.
Demonstrated record of training compliance in Noverant.
Ability to read and interpret safety instructions, SOPs, policies, manuals, and other documents; write clearly and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to understand and effectively apply written and oral instructions.
Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn new manufacturing software systems quickly.
Strong attention to detail and organization, including prioritizing, planning, managing time, and meeting deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication and ability to present engagingly and succinctly.
Proficiency using Excel spreadsheets to manage data and efficient keyboarding.
Willingness to learn and implement adult-learning best 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.
Must promote a safe and healthy work environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards, following safety protocols, participating in safety training, and encouraging awareness among team members.

Responsibilities

Serve as an internal training leader, ensuring production operators are trained, qualified, and compliant with role-specific and regulatory 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 through observation and assessment 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 on remediation plans for training or compliance gaps.
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 other duties as assigned to support business needs.