Supervisor, Training

Adare Pharma Solutions•Vandalia, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Training develops, executes, administers, and continuously improves training programs supporting Production operations. This working leader remains actively involved in day-to-day training, curriculum development, and employee qualification efforts. The role partners with Production Management, Quality, Technical Services, and other teams to ensure employees are trained and qualified to perform their responsibilities in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. The position supervises and develops direct reports and leads Manufacturing training initiatives. It establishes training priorities based on business needs, operational performance, compliance requirements, investigations, deviations, and CAPA activities. The Supervisor manages site-level Veeva Training administration, monitors program effectiveness through dashboards and reports, and leads training compliance readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory assessments. The role maintains an active presence on the manufacturing floor and provides hands-on support to managers, subject matter experts, and operators. The Supervisor is expected to model Adare’s mission and core values, promote workplace safety, communicate effectively and respectfully, and lead Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives that advance quality, efficiency, workplace organization, and operational excellence.

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 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 related industries.
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 around 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, and protective garments.
Ability to occasionally lift, move, or transport materials, tools, and equipment consistent with job requirements.
Ability to occasionally climb stairs, 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 with Veeva Learning Management System.
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.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise and develop direct report(s), providing coaching, prioritization, performance feedback, and professional development.
Lead Manufacturing training initiatives in alignment with operational, quality, and compliance objectives.
Develop and maintain training dashboards, metrics, and reports to monitor program effectiveness, identify skill gaps, and support employee development and operational excellence.
Establish 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 site-level Veeva Training, including system management, user support, training assignments, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead training compliance readiness and serve as the primary resource during internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory assessments related to 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.
Promote workplace safety by modeling and following company safety policies.
Lead and promote Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and workplace organization.
Perform other tasks as required.