Trainer 2

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

21h

About The Position

Primary Function of Position The primary role for this position is to partner with Manufacturing to develop and sustain a well-trained and flexible workforce through hands-on training, mentoring, and formal certification. Work closely with Production and Training Supervisor to identify and prioritize quarterly training goals based on production needs and training scorecard. Routinely meet with Production and Training Supervisors to review and propose improvements to training plan to achieve quarterly goals. Trainers of all levels are expected to assist in maintaining the accuracy of manufacturing and training documentations to ensure the effectiveness of the training program.

Requirements

Preferably twelve (12) months of manufacturing training or manufacturing Lead experience
Perform at a high level for a minimum of twelve (12) months with consistency, proficiency and in good standing (e.g. QPN quality issues, Attendance, Sick time, etc.)
In addition you must demonstrate leadership, independence, and meet high standards on the CCEE
Proficient with relevant manufacturing related software
Intermediate level of competency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Make decisions in an efficient manner and escalate problems accordingly (e.g. gets consensus, works through challenges with management)
Coordination of tasks and prioritization with minimal oversight.
Can create a plan for a task implementation with some direction
Ability to present training course material to individuals and a group and to effectively facilitate their learning process
Firm understanding of Demand Flow Technology/Lean Mfg. concepts and disciplines
A firm understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Intuitive Surgical quality system requirements
Must demonstrate ability to interact with all roles in manufacturing
Solid understanding of all manufacturing guidelines, policies, procedures, DOPs, etc.
Has an understanding of MPI/WI templates, Design Controls, Change Controls, Product and Engineering Processes
Support of New Product Introduction projects and other related duties as needed
Provide both support in the training department and with manufacturing production.
Leading by example and must be a strong team player

Nice To Haves

2+ years of manufacturing experience at Intuitive

Responsibilities

Deliver OJT training courses in the areas of manufacturing skills and processes, quality system/GMP practices and requirements, information technology tools, and other subjects as required
Assess employee skills and provide feedback to management
Provide technical support to Manufacturing personnel and the production line as needed
Conduct training of manufacturing personnel and perform certifications per certification criteria and requirements.
Identify and prevent gaps in training and production coverage
Track and maintain training data for accuracy
Solicit Training Evaluation from Manufacturing personnel to identify areas for improvement in training process
Properly complete manufacturing training documentation, initiate reports, escalate quality issues, report efficiency, and record measurements as needed.
Perform weekly and monthly audits of production lines based on Manufacturing Standards and Guidelines.
Update/red-line MPIs using PowerPoint/Excel/Word as required
Submit changes through MDCR process and assist in Change Order creation as needed
Cross-trains existing or mentors newly hired Trainers to best practices, training guidelines, policies and job functions.
Identifies and coordinates with Training Specialist or management to increase training proficiency (1:1 or group).
Identifies quality issues in the production areas and supports management with RCAs
Participate and lead improvement projects both for the training and production teams
Perform other duties as assigned (for example, job fairs, candidate screening, and onboarding, working as capacity on the manufacturing line, tours.