Manager, Manufacturing Training
Date:
Aug 6, 2025
Req ID:
4987
Location:
Elkton, MD, US
Company:
Terumo Medical Corporation
Department:
Operations Training
Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world's leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.
We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.
At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.
Join us and help shape wherever we go next!
Advancing healthcare with heart
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Training Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs and curricula for Terumo Medical Corporation's Manufacturing teams. This role involves developing measurable evaluation methods to assess training effectiveness and ensure achievement of learning objectives.
Operating at both tactical and strategic levels, the Manufacturing Training Manager will manage training schedules, curriculum development, on-the-job training, proficiency qualifications, and record-keeping systems while driving continuous improvement processes. The position's primary goal is to foster a culture of quality and compliance that supports business growth and meets the evolving needs of Associates and departmental stakeholders.
This position will have direct reports and will be responsible for associate oversite, guidance and leadership.
Job Details/Responsibilities
Design and deliver diverse training programs for manufacturing teams, including exempt and non-exempt Associates, to enhance performance and ensure role readiness.
Develop and maintain role-based training curricula and operations training infrastructures such as on-the-job training and proficiency qualification programs-in collaboration with functional leaders and subject matter experts.
Establish and manage the proficiency qualification program to verify that all Associates are properly trained and qualified for their roles.
Ensure all training programs comply with cGMP, quality, regulatory, and corporate standards, including FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR 820) and ISO-13485:2016.
Collaborate with management and engineering teams to update training programs based on system or process changes, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.
Lead and coach a team of Manufacturing Trainers to foster professional growth and support career development.
Partner with external training providers to develop, implement, and evaluate training materials as needed.
Build and maintain foundational onboarding and training components for new hires.
Develop a network of SMEs to assist in creating, reviewing, and delivering training content that supports company compliance.
Work with SMEs to establish metrics for evaluating and documenting training effectiveness.
Collect and analyze training feedback to recommend continuous improvements.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated successful developing and managing Associates.
Strong computer knowledge (MS Office), technical writing skills and proofreading ability.
Ability to develop and maintain a structured training program from conception through implementation.
Working knowledge of database management and Learning Management Systems.
Ability to clearly communicate (both verbal and written), and successfully influence, all levels of the organization.
Must have strong proofreading skills and organizational skills, as well as exemplary attention to detail.
Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
Position typically requires a 4-year degree or equivalent years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing or training capacity.
A minimum 6 years of training experience in a regulated industry, including the development of content and delivery methods, at least 3 of which are in a manufacturing setting.
It is Terumo's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Rate of pay: $84,600 - $116,380/year
