Technical Training Specialist, Operations - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Technical Training Specialist, Operations

Working at Abbott 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. 

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution 

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. 

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.  

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. 

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. 

What You’ll Do

The Technical Training Specialist coordinates department training and documentation to ensure employees are properly trained and that all job-related materials are accurate, current, and aligned with work practices. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, delivering, and overseeing required training programs such as annual compliance training, on-the-job technical training, and new employee orientation. The role also ensures consistency across work orders, procedures, job aids, plant control procedures, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) documents.

• Coordination of the following training as required or as-needed: Safety GMP Technical and procedural training New equipment, business conditions, regulatory reform or updated processes/procedures. 
• Ensure consistency of technical training. 
• Develop, update, and track on-the-job technical training for all new department personnel or those assuming new positions within the department. 
• Ensure there is consistency between the methods described in the Work Orders, Job Procedures, Sturgis Plant Control Procedures, and Job Safety Analysis. 
• Monitor and track the department training activities of the area supported. 
• Maintain close liaison with the area they support as well as all other areas of the plant. 
• This would also include peers or employees at the other sites. 
• Partner with management to ensure the utilization of the most efficient resources, both internal and external, to accomplish the training objectives. 
• Write, issue and update job aids and other training documents (informationals) as needed by the department. 
• Assist in the development and facilitation of department training in monthly employee meetings. 
• Partner with all areas of the plant to develop and implement new directives from Division and Corporate. 
• Provide support and knowledge to the Training Technicians as needed or requested. 
• Develop improved training content and methodology. 
• Serve as a resource in the department supported on projects and process/equipment implementation. 
• The Technical Training Specialist has full responsibility for their own work. 
• They set up training schedules to ensure new/transferred employees receive proper training as well as ensuring all other required training is completed and documented according to plant guidelines. 
• Errors in this training process or documentation could result in defective product, rework, corporate compliance observation, a FDA product recall, batch destruct, or serious health risk to the customer. 
• This position works closely with Quality Systems, Employee Health & Safety, all other manufacturing areas, their peers, and some outside vendors on a daily basis. 
• Involvement with personnel issues and disciplinary action may occur as it relates to proper training and documentation of the training records.
• A Technical Training Specialist may be asked to provide the supervisor or manager of the area they support with a confidential, objective, and impartial assessment of how employees are progressing in their training.
• Create content using various video, photo and content creation software
• Navigate site Learning Management System and Quality Document System to ensure compliance for site training materials 

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Bachelors degree in business, science, food technology, education and development, or human resources preferred OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing principles and techniques as well as various techniques for training both technical and non-technical subjects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Job Trainer or Learning Mentor

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) 

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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The base pay for this position is

$20.85 – $41.75/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Sturgis : Building 01A

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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