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CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

Responsible for the Operator Training Program for the Manufacturing Department. The primary focus is to create and deliver training to employees within the Manufacturing Department. Will also evaluate the current situation to continually improve the Training Program. This applies to those directly involved in the manufacturing process. For example, New Operator Training, skill enhancement of current operators and supervisors, and project and process specific training. This position reports to the Manger, Training.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes and maintains strong, transparent, and effective day-to-day working relationships between Manufacturing, Maintenance & Facilities, R&D, internal support, regulatory groups, and CPC customers related to assigned duties
• Participates in interviewing and selection of candidates for Chemical Operator positions
• Ensures efficient and effective introduction of new operating resources into the Manufacturing Department. Acts as the primary resource to introduce value, cultural, and behavioral expectations to new Manufacturing Operators
• Delivers on-crew training as appropriate. Assists in the development and improvement of training documents for plant specific operations and Operator Training
• Reviews and updates operations training materials to ensure that they are maintained, up to date, and are accurate
• Assists the Training and Plant Supervisors in the evaluation of new operators and identifies training gaps in the manufacturing operating ranks
• Identifies and implements improved training methods to increase operator effectiveness. This includes developing or enhancing in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions, and increasing effectiveness in present assignments
• Lead and or assist with training activities associated with CAPAs
• Performs training needs assessments to ensure training is being implemented where necessary
• Works with the HR Training Department to continue to improve the Training System and how training is initiated, executed, and tracked
• Works with the Implementation Specialists to develop and initiate training curriculums for each process
• Identifies and implements training programs that increase supervisor effectiveness in their role in influencing operator work practices
• Performs special assignments as time allows
• Implements and maintains adherence to all company policies concerning Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality, and Human Resources

This job has no direct supervisory or budget responsibilities; however, there is critical responsibility for training operators in proper operating techniques. The Trainer will, as needed, assist the Plant Supervisors in the administration and application of crew training and tracking of training status.

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s Degree (BS) from a four 4-year college; or 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and delegation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong math, reading, and comprehension ability
• A high level of demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Advanced knowledge of chemical processing
• Advanced troubleshooting ability to recognize process or equipment problems; and corrective actions required to regain process control
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently, as well as working with a team
• Strong computer skills
• Advanced knowledge of plant equipment and infrastructure
• Serve as a process or equipment functional expert as necessary
• Manual dexterity with knowledge and ability to work with construction/demolition equipment to include the potential to operate hand and power tools of all types

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance