First Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.
Our core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are seeking an experienced Training Analyst for our First Quality facility located in Lewistown, PA.
This position is responsible for identifying training needs, designing, and delivering training programs, and evaluating their effectiveness. Create teaching plans, develop instructional materials, and strategize on efficient teaching methodologies to improve team member learning experiences. The Training Analyst will support a hands-on, technical manufacturing environment and will ensure team member development aligns with company goals. They will work in close collaboration with the leadership team throughout the program development or re-evaluation process.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment
Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines
Performs needs assessments to ensure conformity with plant training objectives and develops training plans to improve plant productivity and performance
Participates in the new hire onboarding process while facilitating hands-on and computer-based training and supporting the growth and skills enhancement of the existing workforce
Plans, schedules, and conducts internal and external training programs that support plant objectives and internal career development
Conduct performance-based measurement assessments for objective evaluation of training programs.
Assists with crew and campus wide communications and meetings
Responsible for implementation, training, maintenance, and management of the learning management system (LMS).
Maintains team member and program training files
Prepares training status reports, communications and procedures as required
Authors and organizes procedural manuals and supporting documentation for training programs and systems in accordance with GMP, FDA and ISO regulations
Collaborates with various departments to develop standard operating procedures for documentation and coordinates related instructional document preparation
Assists with application and reimbursement of training grants
Assists with capturing and providing necessary information for internal audits
Remains current on developments in training and instructional methodologies, including technology enhancements, and attends periodic seminars, forums and meetings and applying knowledge learned as it best fits our learning environment
Works with Learning & Development Manager on projects and special assignments
Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so
Education and experience requirements:
Bachelor's degree in related field or its equivalent preferred
At least two years of knowledge and experience in commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures used in training
Experience in designing and implementing employee development programs within a manufacturing organization preferred.
Ability to implement and utilize LMS and Computer Based Learning systems
Experience with manufacturing technology and best practices preferred.
Technical writing ability preferred.
Knowledge of grants: research, application, monitoring of available grant resources
Flexibility to schedule and deliver training across all shifts, as needed
Ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
Excellent compensation and benefit package!
For immediate and confidential consideration, please visit our website at www.firstquality.com.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.