Visual Inspection Training Specialist

Kindeva • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world. The Impact You Will Make The Visual Inspection Trainer is responsible for the design, delivery, assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement of training programs supporting the Inspection Department within a GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role oversees Inspector qualification activities, conducts routine operator assessments, and ensures training programs meet regulatory, quality, and operational requirements. The trainer collaborates closely with Inspection Operators, Quality, and Operations Management to ensure personnel are qualified and inspection processes remain compliant, consistent, and effective.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with experience in training/teaching roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to individuals or groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, decision‑making capability, and accountability.
• Working knowledge of GMPs and training/technical documentation formats (SOPs, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including production colleagues and management personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, OR experience in teaching/training roles.
• Familiarity with visual inspection systems, manual inspection, and/or automated inspection technologies.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for developing and delivering training for the Packaging and Inspection (P&I) department on topics such as Training/Qualifications, Regulatory/Compliance, GMP, and Right First Time (e.g., Six Sigma) topics.
• Ensure that quality, compliance, safety, and production standards are met.
• Complete all Inspector qualification training and qualification per procedure.
• Perform audits/quarterly assessments of production operators to ensure compliance.
• Ensure training files, qualification records, and curricula are inspection‑ready.
• Provide defect‑related coaching, hands-on demonstrations, and technical guidance to Inspection Operators, Leads, SMEs, and Investigators.
• Aid in the development of enhancements to the Inspector training and qualification process, including new products.
• Track metrics to show quality/value of executed training procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED