Training Specialist

**Job Title**:Training Specialist**:
**Scope**:Depuy Int'l Ltd.**:
**Job Function**:Quality**:
**Live Our Credo & Pursue Our Purpose**:
As part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, Our Purpose is ‘We blend heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.’ We are guided by the values in Our Credo. With responsibility to patients, employees, communities, and stakeholders, Our Credo puts the needs of each of those first.

**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**:
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we in Ireland are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.

**Role**:
The Training Specialist leads the site training function to develop and implement training programs that support company objectives and meet regulations.

Directs staff in the design and administration of training programs to train all levels of personnel. Develops programs and practices to identify developmental needs and monitor trends. Prepares personnel to increase effectiveness in present assignments and assume more responsibilities.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

- Consults with management, employees, and departments to identify training needs, address them and achieve the end result of effective training solutions.
- Recommends the creation or acquisition and delivery of training programs that meet the company's needs.
- Implements training metrics to monitor training effectiveness against needs of the business.
- Summarizes training program assessment data and participant attendance reports and submits or presents to management.
- Supervises, coaches, and develops assigned personnel.
- Ensures that all assigned personnel have the education, training and experience, or a combination of these, to carry out all job duties and responsibilities.
- Communicates and escalates issues to the next management level as needed.
- Develops and maintains a training program to support the company needs and meet applicable local, federal, and state laws/regulations.
- As applicable is responsible for the site implementation of TWI (Training within Industry) methodology and others directed towards optimizing training practices across all operational areas.
- Knowledge in Learning Management System (LMS) and its use to deploy training programs and requirements across the company.
- Application of Basic Project Management and/or Process Excellence knowledge and skills.
- Reviews, interprets, and explains documents such as technical data, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Leads projects of moderate complexity.
- Performs any other task as required by Training Manager.

**Qualifications**:
**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**:

- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required in Business, Education, Industrial Engineering or other related technical field.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience is required, with at least 2 years working in a training capacity.
- Experience designing and presenting successful training programs required.
- Experience working in manufacturing/operations or Research & Development/new product development is required.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and LANGUAGES**:

- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) regulations preferred.
- Project management experience required. Change management experience is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
- Learning Management System (LMS) experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of Process Excellence/Six Sigma tools and methodologies preferred.
- Training within Industry Methodology (TWI), American Society for Quality (ASQ) and/or Process Excellence/Six Sigma certifications preferred.
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Strong coaching and leadership skills.
- Fluent in English and local language.
- Certified in TWI (Training within Industry Methodology) is preferred.
- Experience working in a FDA and/or European regulatory environment is preferred.
- Comply with all applicable quality management system, environmental, safety and occupational health