The Production Training Specialist will be responsible for delivering and overseeing on-the-job training related to manufacturing and assembly processes at Solta for Production Associates and Technicians. They will develop, maintain, and update training plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of training as part of the operations organization. Additionally, they will report on training needs and resources.    

Responsibilities:

•    Responsible for ensuring new hires complete their training plan
•    Builds training plan based on Production manager input of where associate will be working
•    Schedules training (classroom or OJT) based on Production Lead input
•    Maintains and improves select training procedures
•    Supports on-boarding of new associates, including training in company policies and Enterprise Excellence processes
•    Coordinates required classroom training with manufacturing Engineering
•    Monitors training effectiveness and modifies Training plan accordingly
•    Gives feedback to Production Lead and Manager on Trainee efficiency and qualifications achieved
•    Releases Trainee as independent to the Production Lead upon completion of Training Plan
•    Manages cross-training matrix in production and helps identify training needs
•    Ensures timely completion of all area training requirements
•    Executes cross training plans as directed which are in alignment with business needs
•    Execute re-training to bring associates up to efficiency standards
•    Maintain a professional relationship with all co-workers
•    Escalate personnel issues to the manager and uphold confidentiality
•    Proactively communicate problems and assist in their resolution
•    Ability to communicate effectively by email, MS Teams, Phone, etc.
•    Assured that the work produced in the cell is consistently in compliance with policies, regulations, and the appropriate documentation
•    Assure that all associates are performing their tasks in a safe manner and are abiding in the area’s safety guidelines
•    Supports and participates in committing an audit ready and safety production environment.
•    Any other task assigned by manager or management

Non-Essential Functions:

•    Ability to fill in for Production Lead as needed

Level of Supervision Required

•    Work effectively with minimal supervision in team and individual situations.
•    Takes direction from Manager, Human Resources and Engineering staff.

Qualifications: 

•    A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a production setting
•    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
•    Manipulative skills, including finger and manual dexterity; Adept hand-eye coordination and arm-hand steadiness.
•    A minimum of a High School Diploma
•    Experienced working in an ESD type environment. 
•    Candidate should be a strong team player. 

Language and Verbal Skills

The ability to communicate proficiently in English verbally and in writing is required as well as being able to understand and follow work instructions in writing or when conveyed verbally.

Math Skills

Basic math skills, plus ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Analytical and Reading Skills

Ability to read, interpret and follow company procedures, work instructions and engineering drawings and sketches.  Ability to identify problems and deviations from prescribed specifications and requirements.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform light material handling tasks involving lifting weights of up to 35 pounds for short durations.  This position will involve sitting for extended periods of time, up to and sometimes beyond 8 hours a day.  Duties also may involve keyboard data entry.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and utilization of microscopes and other vision aids.

Work Environment

Most work will be performed in a light-manufacturing environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  Workspace will be in assembly cell and training area.

Safety

Solta Medical is committed to the health and safety of our employees.   We expect that all employees will perform their responsibilities while maintaining a safe, cooperative, and productive work environment, thus ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others.

As required by law, Bausch Health provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in the US. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For this role, the range of starting pay for this role is $62K to $94K per year.

Benefits package includes a Comprehensive Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account with company contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) matching, discretionary time off, paid sick time, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Plan, commuter benefit, recognition awards, voluntary benefits (including Identity Theft, Student Loan and Breast Milk Shipping), employee referral bonuses and employee discounts.