GMP Manufacturing Trainer

Job Summary:

The GMP Trainer plays a critical role in developing and maintaining a highly skilled and compliant workforce. This role is focused on training and onboarding new employees, maintaining training documentation, and supporting cross-training initiatives. The GMP Trainer serves as a mentor and coach, ensuring associates understand and consistently apply GMP, GDP, and safety standards while fostering a culture of learning, patience, and continuous improvement.  In addition, the GMP Trainer partners with Talent Acquisition by supporting preliminary candidate screening activities and assisting with new hire communications for the associate populations they support.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead onboarding and training for new associates in GMP, GDP, safety, cleanroom practices, production processes, and documentation standards. 

• Provide hands-on instruction and coaching until associates demonstrate proficiency. 

Training Program Management 

• Maintain training records and the cross-training matrix in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. 

• Coordinate training, certifications, and re-certifications with supervisors and quality. 

Coaching & Team Development 

• Serve as a mentor and resource for GMP associates, providing constructive feedback and support. 

• Collaborate with leadership to identify skill gaps and training needs while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. 

Continuous Improvement & Compliance 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to update training materials and improve training effectiveness. 

• Support compliance, lean initiatives, and company policies through effective training and communication. 

Company Values 

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professionalism. 

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational goals. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certifications or instructional training preferred.  

• 2-4 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech preferred).  

• Strong understanding of GMP, GDP, FDA, and ISO 13485 compliance.  

• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or training others.  

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.  

• Experience maintaining training records and working within electronic training, HRIS, or other database systems.  

• Experience supporting onboarding, candidate screening, or workforce development activities preferred.  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling employee and candidate information.  

Physical Requirements 

• Stand for extended periods; perform hands-on training activities. 

• Lift/move up to 25 lbs as needed. 

• Wear cleanroom attire (gown, mask, gloves) for prolonged periods.