Manufacturing Training Specialist

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Welcome to AbbVie!

At AbbVie, we offer you the resources and a global reach to empower your innovative mindset.   From day one, we’ve known it takes teamwork and collaboration to develop the scientific breakthroughs, innovative pipelines, and therapies that change millions of patients’ lives around the world. In short, we know it takes “you” to make those ground-breaking advancements happen. We take pride in serving and supporting our communities and protecting the environment, making a lasting impact that's felt within healthcare and beyond.

We are now recruiting an experienced Manufacturing Training Specialist to join our Core 1 (Biologics) Operations team in AbbVie Westport, Co Mayo. 

In the role, you will have the opportunity to organize and facilitate learning and development within a manufacturing environment to expedite acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities required for effective team and individual performance. The Manufacturing Training Specialist will be required to design and conduct training modules with employees that includes procedures and modules on compounding, equipment set up and operation, visual inspection, environmental monitoring and other activities as required.

If great benefits, a defined career path, and work-life balance are important in your next career move, then read on to find out more:

In your new role you will:
•    Develop and maintain training modules for activities in Core 1 manufacturing and Visual Inspection areas, by designing competency-based training and identifying gaps through assessments.
•    Update training manuals, SOPs and training curricula where required. 
•    Maintain Visual Inspection certification program for Core 1 products and perform certification/re-certification with operators.
•    Revise and update training certifications per area, as required. Provide on-the-job practice and training, as required.
•    Maintain skills matrix for Operations Teams and drive cross-training to ensure performance. 
•    Preparation of reports, slides and metrics to show effectiveness of the training system.
•    Actively participate in the training and certification of employees.
•    Promote and develop a culture of Right First Time. 
•    Co-ordinate any training provided by external parties, such as Vendors 
•    Resolve any training issues with team members, project customers, Vendors and others as appropriate.
•    Support new hire training logistics to ensure an effective onboarding process. 

So, what do you need to excel in this role?
•    Bachelor’s degree in science, or a related scientific field is required; an advanced degree is preferred and/or a minimum of 4 years’ experience in aseptic manufacturing environment
•    Previous experience in training-related areas is preferred.
•    Detailed knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry is required for this role.
•    Comprehensive understanding of contamination control principles 
•    Possess strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures. 
•    Good interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with people at all levels.
•    Ability to lead and conduct/ lead training.

So, does this all sound like the right role for you? Then come join AbbVie!

AbbVie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for patients and being part of an inclusive work environment. 

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.