Supervisor, Training

Adare Pharma Solutions Recruiting Team • Vandalia, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Training develops, executes, administers, and continuously improves training programs supporting Production operations. This working-leader role remains actively involved in day-to-day training, curriculum development, and employee qualification efforts. The Supervisor partners with Production Management, Quality, Technical Services, and other teams to ensure employees are trained and qualified to perform their duties in compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

The role provides leadership for Manufacturing training initiatives, supervises and develops direct reports, monitors training-program effectiveness, and sets priorities based on business needs and operational and compliance requirements. It also administers the site’s Veeva Training system, supports training compliance readiness and audits, and maintains an active presence on the manufacturing floor to assess training effectiveness and support employee development.

The position is based in Vandalia, Ohio. The successful candidate is expected to model Adare’s values and safety practices, communicate effectively, and lead Lean, 5S, and continuous-improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a field related to the Sciences and Engineering, with at least 5 years of manufacturing experience; or a high school diploma/GED with at least 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading projects, programs, teams, or training initiatives.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical, medical device, food, or a related industry.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing training curricula, qualification programs, and instructional materials.
• Experience facilitating classroom and on-the-job training.
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and documentation practices.
• Ability to evaluate training effectiveness and implement continuous-improvement solutions.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and employee-development skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to influence and lead across multiple functions without direct authority.
• Ability to navigate manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, powders, cleaning agents, and process-related materials.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators, protective garments, and other required equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift, move, or transport materials, tools, and equipment consistent with job requirements.
• Ability to occasionally climb stairs and ladders and access platforms to interact with manufacturing equipment and operators.
• Ability to read and interpret production records, equipment displays, gauges, scales, and other instruments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement experience.
• Experience with technical onboarding and qualification programs in a GMP environment.
• Experience with Veeva Learning Management System.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and develop direct reports through coaching, prioritization, performance feedback, and professional development.
• Lead Manufacturing training initiatives and align them with operational, quality, and compliance objectives.
• Develop and maintain training dashboards, metrics, and reports to monitor effectiveness, identify skill gaps, and inform employee development and operational improvement.
• Set training priorities based on business needs, operational performance, compliance requirements, investigations, deviations, and CAPA activities.
• Lead and expand advanced training opportunities, including train-the-trainer programs, vendor-sponsored learning events, cross-functional and cross-site collaborations, and subject matter expert-led SOP reviews.
• Administer the site-level Veeva Training system, including system management, user support, training assignments, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Lead training compliance readiness and serve as the primary resource during internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory assessments concerning training systems, records, and processes.
• Maintain an active presence on the manufacturing floor to assess training effectiveness, identify performance gaps, and support personnel development.
• Provide hands-on support to manufacturing management, subject matter experts, and operators.
• Model company safety policies and promote a workplace culture where safety is integral to daily work.
• Lead and promote Lean, 5S, and continuous-improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and workplace organization.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement with no waiting period
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Internal development opportunities and investment in professional skills and industry knowledge

What This Job Offers

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