Abbott Laboratories

Technical Training Specialist - Altavista, VA Warehouse

United States - Virginia - Altavista

Sponsorship not specified$21k-$42kDetected 12 days ago

Supply ChainHRGMPMedical DevicesCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeFood Science

About the role

This position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division.
Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott's largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production.

Develop, update, and track on-the-job technical training for all new department personnel or those assuming new positions within the department.
Maintain close liaison with the area they support as well as all other areas of the plant, to include peers or employees at the other sites.
Provide support to the Technical Trainers
Develop improved training content and methodology

Experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of manufacturing principles and techniques as well as various techniques for training both technical and non-technical subjects.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak in large group settings.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
Incumbent must be able to solve problems by determining the root cause and developing a sound plan to address the problem.
This position receives broad instruction periodically, however, the individual has a great deal of latitude in implementing training programs to meet site objectives.
Incumbent must also utilize strategic planning skills and a long-range perspective to adequately prepare the organization for future demands and avoidance of potential problem areas.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.
Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
Manage the site's Learning Management System (LMS) for assigned team members to include generating reports and maintaining the system in a compliance-ready state.

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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