Training Specialist

Ecolab is looking for a strategic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented **Training Specialist** with expertise in employee qualification, training program administration, and compliance management within cGMP-regulated organizations. This individual possesses exceptional communication skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a proven ability to drive organizational change while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. The **Training Specialist** adeptly partners with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate documentation and records, communicate complex requirements clearly, and deliver training solutions that enable workforce success. The **Training Specialist** is known for driving positive change, fostering accountability, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that support quality, compliance, and business objectives. The King of Prussia Facility (KOP) manufactures pharmaceuticals and operates a cGMP-compliant facility. The Philadelphia facility manufactures industrial resins. This role is split between KOP and Philadelphia, approximately 60-70% in KOP and the rest of the time in Philadelphia. Reports to: Site Quality Manager **What You Will Do:** Total Productive Maintenance: * Lead the Training and People Development (TPD) Pillar at KOP and Philadelphia * Present pillar progress in biweekly TPM Steering Committee meetings * Assign action items and track progress to the Master Plan * Partner with other pillars as needed to solve problems collaboratively * Create evidence decks for bronze, silver, and other TPM milestones Training Facilitation: * Lead onboarding activities at the site: Schedule, performing classroom trainings, introduction to the facility, badge creation, signature log management * Maintain the Training Dashboard and monitor training completion; ensure daily training quota is not exceeded. * Report training metrics to leadership and staff e.g., OGSM Metrics * Lead offboarding activities at the site: Update signature log, revoke badge access, register termination date * Schedule and execute annual Quality trainings e.g., GMP, GDocP, Data Integrity * Participate in creating training for core TPM tools Training Program Management: * Oversee the Training Module in ETQ (eQMS): Upload instruct-led records, assign training, create competency checks, create quizzes, manage curriculums, manage training groups. Training Specialist Location: Horizon Drive, King of Prussia, PA and Philadelphia, PA \[G Street + I Street\] * Lead quick, minor, major kaizens, root cause analyses (RCAs), and CAPAs involving the Training function; participate in cross-functional kaizens * Drive change and improvement to the training program following the GMP Change Control process * Assess change controls, RCAs, CAPAs from the training SME perspective Support site training documentation requests needed for audits, protocol verifications, RCAs, and CAPAs * Develop and maintain site training and skills matrices * Work with cross-functional team members to update functional area curricula, training groups, competency checks, on-the-job training, and onboarding checklists **Other:** * Deploy training in Workday Learning, as needed * Participate in meetings, seminars, and town halls across the business * Manage external vendor portfolio, as applicable, to develop and introduce new training: assess trainings, vendor quality **Minimum Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree Training, Education, STEM, or related degree programs * 2 years experience in a training role * 2 years experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment * Experience using ETQ or similar eQMS * Proficiency with MS 365 programs and basic statistics * Self-motivated with the ability to work interpedently * Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, skills * A compliance mindset to ensure solutions meet strict cGMP requirements * Be approachable and empathetic so others feel comfortable asking questions Be comfortable splitting time between 2 locations **Preferred Qualifications:** * 2 years experience with Learning Management System (LMS) software Curriculum design experience * 3 years developing and delivering training, managing training programs and responsibilities typical of a manufacturing plant **Annual or Hourly Compensation Range** The pay range for this position is $74,700.00 - $112,200.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. **Benefits**  Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. [Click here](https://jobs.ecolab.com/working-here/) to see our benefits.  _If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here._  **Potential Customer Requirements Notice** To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: \- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. **Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**  Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. 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