Learning and Developement Coordinator/Training

Kelly Engineering is hiring a Learning and Development Specialist for a long-term contract with one of our Global Medical Device Robotics & Digital Solutions clients located in Santa Clara, CA. They are a global leader in surgery, with products and solutions found in almost every operating room worldwide.

This role is a full-time contract, fully benefited position.

As a Kelly employee, you will be eligible for Medical & Dental , a 401K plan , and a variety of other benefits. You will also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time . All Kelly employees receive annual performance reviews.

Learning and Development Specialist/Coordinator

Pay Range $35 hr - $40 hr based on experience

Contract 3-6 months with possible extensions

Our client has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 years, from creating the first sutures to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Their continued dedication to shaping the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing healthcare issues and to save and improve more lives. Through their surgical technologies and solutions, including robotics, digital solutions, sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars, and hemostats, and our commitment to treating serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, they deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact.

About the Role

The Learning and Development Specialist/Coordinator supports, sustains, and provides administrative support to manufacturing personnel to ensure the organization is utilizing procedures to leverage the appropriate methodology relevant to the different operations they support. Furthermore, supports skills development through training, certification, and coaching. The Learning and Development Specialist will support manufacturing leadership & the learning and development team. This is an entry to developing individual contributor who works under close supervision.

We are looking for a driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, being hands-on and interacting with innovative, new and exciting tech.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensures all manufacturing personnel are assessed & trained to corresponding specifications/procedures using documents, materials, and tools as provided in the applicable training curriculum(s).

• Executes and/or coordinates training plan for assigned production areas aligned with business goals and objectives.

• Partners with people leaders and management to evaluate the effectiveness of current training practices; Helps in the identification of skills and/or training needs on which efforts should be focused to improve site training efficiency and personnel proficiency.

• Subscribes to the training curricula and all applicable documents related to designated areas of responsibility; Maintains knowledge and skills in all production operations (manufacturing processes) within areas of responsibility.

• Maintains training reports and records (training matrixes, logbooks, reports).

• Attends production meetings of designated areas on a regular basis as needed.

• Conducts New Hire Orientation as needed; ensures onboarding curriculum is adequate for new hires ability to perform on-the-job duties

• Must be able to work flexible schedules occasionally to accommodate training and delivery needs.

• Know and comply with all environmental, occupational health, safety, and sustainability regulations established by the company; ensure proper safety procedures and practices are utilized.

• Support with skill development training for production associates by designing content and facilitating training as needed.

• Comply with all applicable quality management system, environmental, safety and occupational health policies. (for example, ISO 13485, ISO14001 & OSHAS18001).

• Ensures all personnel required to be certified are appropriately trained, qualified, and certified.

• Compiles data and materials to support the development of projects, programs, or processes for the Manufacturing Assembly area.

• Drafts documentation and training materials to support improvements to assembly line operations and continually advances the organization's Manufacturing Assembly strategy.

• Evaluates staff competency with specialized machinery/equipment.

• Documents and tracks ordering of new machinery/equipment or required training for production and product readiness.

• Understands and applies to the company’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with the team.

• Helps establish and implement cost-effective, results-based, and professionally managed Manufacturing Assembly programs and initiatives, under direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human resources, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field, or equivalent training certification

• Previous experience in manufacturing; multi-functional knowledge in various areas of production preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office —Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Compliance Wire, and Agile PLM.

• Excellent English communication skills

• Facilitation and content development skills

• Presentation skills knowledge or ability

Experience and skills:

Required:

• Outgoing and engaging

• Prior involvement in process improvement, equipment operation, or compliance documentation.

• Ability to work overtime. These hours will vary – shift timings 6 am-2:30 pm to support operations but may vary, as needed.

• Works well with a diverse team of different skill sets. Willingness to learn is critical. Detail-oriented and team player.

• Efficient ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate messaging with leadership to problem-solve – will require initiative and collaboration

• Ability to adapt training approaches for different audiences and learning styles.

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on quality and safety standards.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Creatively develop and deliver new training plans that support business needs; effectively develop and implement technical training plans and enable execution in coordination with management.

Preferred :

• Experience with using Learning Management Systems such as Cornerstone, AGILE PLM, MES, and SAP (but not required)

• 2+ years of relevant experience in medical devices, healthcare, and/or robotics is preferred

Important information: Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States immediately and without employer sponsorship

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