Technical Training Lead

Michelman Careers•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Technical Training Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating technical training and qualification across operations as Michelman combines two manufacturing sites into a single, integrated facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring uninterrupted operational readiness and timely workforce readiness milestones during and after the site consolidation, where training demands will be dynamic, fast-changing, and risk-sensitive. The Technical Training Lead ensures consistent onboarding, qualification, and cross-training for production, lab, maintenance, and logistics roles while proactively adapting training approaches to evolving processes, equipment, and organizational structures. This role aligns training priorities and qualification sequencing with site consolidation milestones to support a smooth transition to a single operating model. Working collaboratively with supervisors and frontline leaders, the Technical Training Lead accelerates time to independent performance, reinforces clear training ownership within the line organization, and translates GMP, safety, and compliance requirements into practical, executable training. Through accountable floor presence, effective qualification systems, and continuous, proactive refinement of training content, this role builds reliable technical capability that supports audit readiness, operational stability, and sustained performance through change and growth. Success in this role is reflected through reduced time to qualification, improved coverage readiness, and fewer delays attributable to training or qualification gaps. New Hire Technical Readiness & Qualification Lead technical onboarding and initial qualification for operations-focused associates Define clear, role-based qualification paths with expectations for independent performance Coordinate hands-on training, shadowing, and task practice in real production environments Validate completion of required knowledge and skill training using documented records Identify and escalate early readiness risks to supervisors with evidence-based recommendations to protect time-to-independence targets Cross-Training & Coverage Development Collaborate with supervisors and frontline leaders to identify cross-training needs that improve coverage and reduce operational risk Co-create cross-training plans and materials with SMEs and frontline leaders Support expansion of associate skill sets while maintaining role clarity and safety boundaries Track qualification progress against defined coverage goals and readiness commitments Reinforce consistent execution of trained tasks across shifts and teams Identify and address differences in legacy site practices to promote consistent execution and expectations Training Content & Execution Design (Floor-Anchored) Co-develop technical training materials with supervisors and SMEs across operations functions Prioritize training development and delivery based on operational risk and readiness impact Translate procedures, standards, and work instructions into practical, trainable content Observe work on the floor to validate training accuracy and alignment to real execution Update training materials proactively as processes, equipment, or risk profiles change Ensure training methods support hands-on learning and independent task execution Supervisor Enablement & Accountability Set and reinforce expectations for supervisor ownership of training, qualification, and skill validation Enable supervisors to assess and confirm critical knowledge and skills Provide structure, tools, and coaching to support consistent supervisor execution Surface gaps in training effectiveness or ownership with objective evidence Reinforce that training success is measured by performance, not completion alone Differentiate between training gaps and execution or supervision gaps, escalating appropriately Communicate training-related readiness risks with clear evidence while reinforcing line ownership Training Records, Compliance Translation & Continuous Improvement Maintain accurate and current training and qualification records to support audit readiness Translate GMP, safety, and compliance requirements into executable training expectations Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation reflects actual practice Use operational feedback, recurring errors, and readiness issues to inform updates Identify training gaps through observation and feedback Drive timely corrective updates to improve readiness outcomes Continuously improve training materials and methods based on effectiveness

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead technical training systems through operational change by aligning people, processes, and standards while maintaining readiness, compliance, and floor credibility
Lead and sustain the site technical training and qualification system, including onboarding, cross-training, validation, and continuous improvement, ensuring consistent role and task capability
Assess and act on training effectiveness through observation, qualification records, and supervisor validation, and clearly communicate gaps, accountability, and recommendations to operations leadership
Produce and present training plans, qualification status, and readiness information in clear, practical formats that support day-to-day operational decisions
Demonstrated ability to support regulated manufacturing environments by translating GMP, safety, and compliance requirements into executable training and qualification expectations
Working knowledge of role-based qualification models, skill matrices, task criticality, and documentation practices that support audit readiness and reliable execution
Develop and execute training strategies and readiness plans aligned with business needs, staffing demands, and time-to-independence targets
Partner with supervisors to establish clear training ownership, validate critical knowledge and skills, and drive timely corrective action when gaps are identified
Maintain current knowledge of training methods, adult learning practices, and operational best practices, applying them to continuously improve training effectiveness and speed to competence
Demonstrated ability to use productivity and enterprise systems to manage training records, track qualifications, and support transparent reporting
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Can wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Availability for planned off-shift work assignments
Associate’s degree in industrial technology, manufacturing, engineering technology, operations, education, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and progressive manufacturing experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, maintenance, or logistics environment, with direct exposure to frontline technical operations
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating technical training, qualification, or onboarding programs in an industrial or regulated setting
Proven experience partnering with supervisors, technicians, and operators to build role-based capability, accelerate time to independence, and validate independent task performance

Nice To Haves

Practical experience supporting GMP, safety, or regulatory requirements by translating standards into executable training and documented qualification practices preferred
Potential for minimal travel (less than 10%)

Responsibilities

Lead technical onboarding and initial qualification for operations-focused associates
Define clear, role-based qualification paths with expectations for independent performance
Coordinate hands-on training, shadowing, and task practice in real production environments
Validate completion of required knowledge and skill training using documented records
Identify and escalate early readiness risks to supervisors with evidence-based recommendations to protect time-to-independence targets
Collaborate with supervisors and frontline leaders to identify cross-training needs that improve coverage and reduce operational risk
Co-create cross-training plans and materials with SMEs and frontline leaders
Support expansion of associate skill sets while maintaining role clarity and safety boundaries
Track qualification progress against defined coverage goals and readiness commitments
Reinforce consistent execution of trained tasks across shifts and teams
Identify and address differences in legacy site practices to promote consistent execution and expectations
Co-develop technical training materials with supervisors and SMEs across operations functions
Prioritize training development and delivery based on operational risk and readiness impact
Translate procedures, standards, and work instructions into practical, trainable content
Observe work on the floor to validate training accuracy and alignment to real execution
Update training materials proactively as processes, equipment, or risk profiles change
Ensure training methods support hands-on learning and independent task execution
Set and reinforce expectations for supervisor ownership of training, qualification, and skill validation
Enable supervisors to assess and confirm critical knowledge and skills
Provide structure, tools, and coaching to support consistent supervisor execution
Surface gaps in training effectiveness or ownership with objective evidence
Reinforce that training success is measured by performance, not completion alone
Differentiate between training gaps and execution or supervision gaps, escalating appropriately
Communicate training-related readiness risks with clear evidence while reinforcing line ownership
Maintain accurate and current training and qualification records to support audit readiness
Translate GMP, safety, and compliance requirements into executable training expectations
Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation reflects actual practice
Use operational feedback, recurring errors, and readiness issues to inform updates
Identify training gaps through observation and feedback
Drive timely corrective updates to improve readiness outcomes
Continuously improve training materials and methods based on effectiveness
Perform related tasks as assigned or as the situation dictates