Job Description
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Training Specialist Working at Abbott At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And Your Family, Be Your True Self, And Live a Full Life. You’ll Also Have Access To
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- 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.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity This position works out of our Minnetonka, MN location supporting our Electrophysiology Medical Device group. As a member of the DL training team, you will facilitate training for direct labor new hires, as well as lead structured on-the-job (SOJT) training initiatives. Responsibilities of this role include coordination of training schedules, monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of onboarding and training within the direct labor, operations team. Ensuring compliance to all Abbott safety, quality, and operations processes.
What You'll Work On - Coordinate and deliver 3-day onboarding classes for manufacturing direct labor.
- Assess and revise training program content as required, including developing instructional techniques and formats such as team exercises, training aids, training simulations, group discussions, and lecture.
- Assess, develop, and implement structured on-the-job training solutions.
- Audit trainees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training.
- Maintain employee training records through electronic system.
- Work with Abbott systems for provisioning of new hires.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and feedback from managers and supervisors.
- Develop strong relationships with internal and external customers.
- Work in both an office and classroom environment.
- Regular presence in production areas around production equipment and materials that may require safety training and the use of personal protective equipment.
Required Qualifications - High School Diploma required.
- 2-4 years of training-related experience, preferable in a manufacturing environment.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, including written and presentation skills.
- Computer proficient, with proven capabilities using Microsoft office, Learning Management Systems, and Databases.
- Strong knowledge of Adult Learning Principles.
- Able to analyze data and recommend solutions.
- Understanding of working in a regulated industry.
- Organized, able to prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Preferred Qualifications - Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $23.25 – $46.55 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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